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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,001.70, 38,509.93 and 22,269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,001.70, 38,509.93 and 22,269.03 is: 30,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,001.70 : 38,509.93 = 22,269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,001.70/38,509.93 = 22,269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,001.70x = 38,509.93 × 22,269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,001.70x = 857,578,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,578,669.89/28,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,625.95

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