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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.06, 38,935.80 and 22,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.06, 38,935.80 and 22,233.17 is: 30,675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.06 : 38,935.80 = 22,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.06/38,935.80 = 22,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.06x = 38,935.80 × 22,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.06x = 865,666,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,666,260.49/28,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,675.56

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