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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.95, 38,702.41 and 22,085.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.95, 38,702.41 and 22,085.65 is: 30,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.95 : 38,702.41 = 22,085.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.95/38,702.41 = 22,085.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.95x = 38,702.41 × 22,085.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.95x = 854,767,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,767,881.42/28,006.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,519.85

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