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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,217.53, 42,331.48 and 22,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,217.53, 42,331.48 and 22,998.84 is: 34,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,217.53 : 42,331.48 = 22,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,217.53/42,331.48 = 22,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,217.53x = 42,331.48 × 22,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,217.53x = 973,574,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,574,719.24/28,217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,502.48

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