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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.12, 39,788.16 and 22,172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.12, 39,788.16 and 22,172.22 is: 30,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.12 : 39,788.16 = 22,172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.12/39,788.16 = 22,172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.12x = 39,788.16 × 22,172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.12x = 882,191,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,191,836.92/28,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,625.15

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