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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,862.76, 39,853.16 and 22,137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,862.76, 39,853.16 and 22,137.74 is: 30,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,862.76 : 39,853.16 = 22,137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,862.76/39,853.16 = 22,137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,862.76x = 39,853.16 × 22,137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,862.76x = 882,258,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,258,584.30/28,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,567.37

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