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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,426.68, 42,639.90 and 22,191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,426.68, 42,639.90 and 22,191.91 is: 33,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,426.68 : 42,639.90 = 22,191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,426.68/42,639.90 = 22,191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,426.68x = 42,639.90 × 22,191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,426.68x = 946,260,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,260,716.61/28,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,287.77

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