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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,711.80, 43,110.90 and 22,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,711.80, 43,110.90 and 22,145.40 is: 33,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,711.80 : 43,110.90 = 22,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,711.80/43,110.90 = 22,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,711.80x = 43,110.90 × 22,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,711.80x = 954,708,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,708,124.86/28,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.42

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