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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,218.06, 38,933.04 and 22,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,218.06, 38,933.04 and 22,231.17 is: 30,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,218.06 : 38,933.04 = 22,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,218.06/38,933.04 = 22,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,218.06x = 38,933.04 × 22,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,218.06x = 865,527,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,527,030.86/28,218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,672.80

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