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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,831.60, 43,279.80 and 22,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,831.60, 43,279.80 and 22,286.80 is: 33,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,831.60 : 43,279.80 = 22,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,831.60/43,279.80 = 22,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,831.60x = 43,279.80 × 22,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,831.60x = 964,568,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,568,246.64/28,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,455.25

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