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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,594.63, 42,908.06 and 22,337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,594.63, 42,908.06 and 22,337.09 is: 33,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,594.63 : 42,908.06 = 22,337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,594.63/42,908.06 = 22,337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,594.63x = 42,908.06 × 22,337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,594.63x = 958,441,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,441,197.95/28,594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,518.22

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