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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.80, 42,051.15 and 22,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.80, 42,051.15 and 22,469.40 is: 33,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.80 : 42,051.15 = 22,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.80/42,051.15 = 22,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.80x = 42,051.15 × 22,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.80x = 944,864,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,864,109.81/28,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,733.34

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