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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,452.24, 42,619.95 and 22,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,452.24, 42,619.95 and 22,875.48 is: 34,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,452.24 : 42,619.95 = 22,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,452.24/42,619.95 = 22,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,452.24x = 42,619.95 × 22,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,452.24x = 974,951,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,951,813.83/28,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.26

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