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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.91, 42,088.40 and 22,472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.91, 42,088.40 and 22,472.10 is: 33,708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.91 : 42,088.40 = 22,472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.91/42,088.40 = 22,472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.91x = 42,088.40 × 22,472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.91x = 945,814,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,814,705.55/28,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,708.18

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