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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,847.53, 39,782.91 and 22,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,847.53, 39,782.91 and 22,133.44 is: 30,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,847.53 : 39,782.91 = 22,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,847.53/39,782.91 = 22,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,847.53x = 39,782.91 × 22,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,847.53x = 880,532,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,532,651.51/28,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.68

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