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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.60, 38,639.16 and 22,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.60, 38,639.16 and 22,033.80 is: 30,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.60 : 38,639.16 = 22,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.60/38,639.16 = 22,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.60x = 38,639.16 × 22,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.60x = 851,367,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,367,523.61/28,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,393.39

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