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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,148.32, 38,890.80 and 22,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,148.32, 38,890.80 and 22,225.12 is: 30,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,148.32 : 38,890.80 = 22,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,148.32/38,890.80 = 22,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,148.32x = 38,890.80 × 22,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,148.32x = 864,352,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,352,696.90/28,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,707.08

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