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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,573.32, 39,394.56 and 22,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,573.32, 39,394.56 and 22,189.08 is: 30,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,573.32 : 39,394.56 = 22,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,573.32/39,394.56 = 22,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,573.32x = 39,394.56 × 22,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,573.32x = 874,129,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,129,043.40/28,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,592.49

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