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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.86, 38,657.44 and 22,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.86, 38,657.44 and 22,047.06 is: 30,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.86 : 38,657.44 = 22,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.86/38,657.44 = 22,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.86x = 38,657.44 × 22,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.86x = 852,282,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,282,899.13/28,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,411.67

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