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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,075, 38,770.23 and 22,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,075, 38,770.23 and 22,095.99 is: 30,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,075 : 38,770.23 = 22,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,075/38,770.23 = 22,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,075x = 38,770.23 × 22,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,075x = 856,666,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,666,614.38/28,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,513.50

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