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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.16, 42,304.29 and 22,664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.16, 42,304.29 and 22,664.31 is: 33,950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.16 : 42,304.29 = 22,664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.16/42,304.29 = 22,664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.16x = 42,304.29 × 22,664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.16x = 958,797,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,797,542.89/28,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,950.36

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