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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,582.62, 42,858.46 and 22,697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,582.62, 42,858.46 and 22,697.37 is: 34,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,582.62 : 42,858.46 = 22,697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,582.62/42,858.46 = 22,697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,582.62x = 42,858.46 × 22,697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,582.62x = 972,774,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,774,324.25/28,582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,033.77

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