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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,464.57, 42,647.64 and 22,141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,464.57, 42,647.64 and 22,141.41 is: 33,173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,464.57 : 42,647.64 = 22,141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,464.57/42,647.64 = 22,141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,464.57x = 42,647.64 × 22,141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,464.57x = 944,278,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,278,882.77/28,464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,173.83

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