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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,982.57, 40,013.73 and 22,255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,982.57, 40,013.73 and 22,255.11 is: 30,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,982.57 : 40,013.73 = 22,255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,982.57/40,013.73 = 22,255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,982.57x = 40,013.73 × 22,255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,982.57x = 890,509,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,509,962.66/28,982.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,725.71

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