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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,847.98, 39,837.99 and 22,492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,847.98, 39,837.99 and 22,492.18 is: 31,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,847.98 : 39,837.99 = 22,492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,847.98/39,837.99 = 22,492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,847.98x = 39,837.99 × 22,492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,847.98x = 896,043,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,043,241.92/28,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,060.87

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