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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,474.72, 42,732.96 and 22,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,474.72, 42,732.96 and 22,993.60 is: 34,507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,474.72 : 42,732.96 = 22,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,474.72/42,732.96 = 22,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,474.72x = 42,732.96 × 22,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,474.72x = 982,584,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,584,589.06/28,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,507.26

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