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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.40, 42,447.60 and 22,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.40, 42,447.60 and 22,077.60 is: 33,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.40 : 42,447.60 = 22,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.40/42,447.60 = 22,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.40x = 42,447.60 × 22,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.40x = 937,141,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,141,133.76/28,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,116.40

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