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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676.56, 42,969.42 and 22,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676.56, 42,969.42 and 22,118.80 is: 33,143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676.56 : 42,969.42 = 22,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676.56/42,969.42 = 22,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676.56x = 42,969.42 × 22,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676.56x = 950,432,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,432,007.10/28,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,143.17

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