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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,760.59, 43,148.04 and 22,859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,760.59, 43,148.04 and 22,859.74 is: 34,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,760.59 : 43,148.04 = 22,859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,760.59/43,148.04 = 22,859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,760.59x = 43,148.04 × 22,859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,760.59x = 986,352,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,352,975.91/28,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,295.30

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