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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.84, 40,012.92 and 16,420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.84, 40,012.92 and 16,420.68 is: 22,659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.84 : 40,012.92 = 16,420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.84/40,012.92 = 16,420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.84x = 40,012.92 × 16,420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.84x = 657,039,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,039,355.19/28,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.78

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