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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.49, 42,398.19 and 22,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.49, 42,398.19 and 22,030.18 is: 33,045.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.49 : 42,398.19 = 22,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.49/42,398.19 = 22,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.49x = 42,398.19 × 22,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.49x = 934,039,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,039,620.40/28,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,045.23

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