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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,974.80, 43,397.40 and 22,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,974.80, 43,397.40 and 22,365.20 is: 33,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,974.80 : 43,397.40 = 22,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,974.80/43,397.40 = 22,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,974.80x = 43,397.40 × 22,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,974.80x = 970,591,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,591,530.48/28,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,497.78

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