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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.52, 42,276.72 and 22,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.52, 42,276.72 and 22,913.28 is: 34,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.52 : 42,276.72 = 22,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.52/42,276.72 = 22,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.52x = 42,276.72 × 22,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.52x = 968,698,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,698,322.84/28,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,369.87

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