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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,856.10, 43,316.55 and 22,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,856.10, 43,316.55 and 22,311.30 is: 33,492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,856.10 : 43,316.55 = 22,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,856.10/43,316.55 = 22,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,856.10x = 43,316.55 × 22,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,856.10x = 966,448,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,448,542.02/28,856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,492.00

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