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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,276.80, 42,342.30 and 22,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,276.80, 42,342.30 and 22,444.80 is: 33,609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,276.80 : 42,342.30 = 22,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,276.80/42,342.30 = 22,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,276.80x = 42,342.30 × 22,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,276.80x = 950,364,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,364,455.04/28,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,609.34

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