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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,966.79, 39,992.22 and 22,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,966.79, 39,992.22 and 22,239.02 is: 30,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,966.79 : 39,992.22 = 22,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,966.79/39,992.22 = 22,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,966.79x = 39,992.22 × 22,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,966.79x = 889,387,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,387,580.46/28,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,703.70

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