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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,073.62, 38,781.48 and 22,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,073.62, 38,781.48 and 22,445.74 is: 31,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,073.62 : 38,781.48 = 22,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,073.62/38,781.48 = 22,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,073.62x = 38,781.48 × 22,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,073.62x = 870,479,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,479,016.90/28,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,007.01

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