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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,057.55, 41,982.37 and 22,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,057.55, 41,982.37 and 22,494.06 is: 33,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,057.55 : 41,982.37 = 22,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,057.55/41,982.37 = 22,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,057.55x = 41,982.37 × 22,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,057.55x = 944,353,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,353,893.49/28,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,657.75

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