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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,879.55, 43,253.72 and 22,600.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,879.55, 43,253.72 and 22,600.43 is: 33,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,879.55 : 43,253.72 = 22,600.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,879.55/43,253.72 = 22,600.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,879.55x = 43,253.72 × 22,600.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,879.55x = 977,552,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,552,558.10/28,879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,849.30

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