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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,759.59, 43,146.54 and 22,858.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,759.59, 43,146.54 and 22,858.74 is: 34,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,759.59 : 43,146.54 = 22,858.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,759.59/43,146.54 = 22,858.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,759.59x = 43,146.54 × 22,858.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,759.59x = 986,275,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,275,539.76/28,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,293.80

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