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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,533.17, 39,330.29 and 22,473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,533.17, 39,330.29 and 22,473.82 is: 30,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,533.17 : 39,330.29 = 22,473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,533.17/39,330.29 = 22,473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,533.17x = 39,330.29 × 22,473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,533.17x = 883,901,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,901,750.02/28,533.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,978.04

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