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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,899.38, 39,869.34 and 22,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,899.38, 39,869.34 and 22,907 is: 31,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,899.38 : 39,869.34 = 22,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,899.38/39,869.34 = 22,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,899.38x = 39,869.34 × 22,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,899.38x = 913,286,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,286,971.38/28,899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,602.30

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