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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,639.47, 42,990.63 and 22,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,639.47, 42,990.63 and 22,754.18 is: 34,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,639.47 : 42,990.63 = 22,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,639.47/42,990.63 = 22,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,639.47x = 42,990.63 × 22,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,639.47x = 978,216,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,216,683.47/28,639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,156.24

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