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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.10, 42,149.97 and 22,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.10, 42,149.97 and 22,258.26 is: 33,433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.10 : 42,149.97 = 22,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.10/42,149.97 = 22,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.10x = 42,149.97 × 22,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.10x = 938,184,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,184,991.25/28,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,433.65

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