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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,460.68, 42,624.61 and 22,497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,460.68, 42,624.61 and 22,497.54 is: 33,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,460.68 : 42,624.61 = 22,497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,460.68/42,624.61 = 22,497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,460.68x = 42,624.61 × 22,497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,460.68x = 958,948,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,948,868.46/28,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,693.81

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