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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.35, 42,153.36 and 22,260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.35, 42,153.36 and 22,260.51 is: 33,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.35 : 42,153.36 = 22,260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.35/42,153.36 = 22,260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.35x = 42,153.36 × 22,260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.35x = 938,355,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,355,291.81/28,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,437.04

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