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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,878.30, 43,251.84 and 22,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,878.30, 43,251.84 and 22,599.18 is: 33,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,878.30 : 43,251.84 = 22,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,878.30/43,251.84 = 22,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,878.30x = 43,251.84 × 22,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,878.30x = 977,456,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,456,117.49/28,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,847.43

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