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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,307.94, 42,436.98 and 22,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,307.94, 42,436.98 and 22,033.68 is: 33,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,307.94 : 42,436.98 = 22,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,307.94/42,436.98 = 22,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,307.94x = 42,436.98 × 22,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,307.94x = 935,042,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,042,837.49/28,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,031.12

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