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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,777.60, 43,125.90 and 22,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,777.60, 43,125.90 and 22,864.60 is: 34,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,777.60 : 43,125.90 = 22,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,777.60/43,125.90 = 22,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,777.60x = 43,125.90 × 22,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,777.60x = 986,056,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,056,453.14/28,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,264.72

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