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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,225.14, 42,337.92 and 22,954.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,225.14, 42,337.92 and 22,954.02 is: 34,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,225.14 : 42,337.92 = 22,954.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,225.14/42,337.92 = 22,954.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,225.14x = 42,337.92 × 22,954.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,225.14x = 971,825,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,825,462.44/28,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,431.20

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