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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,751.32, 43,069.57 and 22,838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,751.32, 43,069.57 and 22,838.22 is: 34,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,751.32 : 43,069.57 = 22,838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,751.32/43,069.57 = 22,838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,751.32x = 43,069.57 × 22,838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,751.32x = 983,632,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,632,314.97/28,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,211.73

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