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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.86, 42,161.60 and 22,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.86, 42,161.60 and 22,266.02 is: 33,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.86 : 42,161.60 = 22,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.86/42,161.60 = 22,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.86x = 42,161.60 × 22,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.86x = 938,771,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,771,028.83/28,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,445.29

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