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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.26, 40,032.74 and 22,268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.26, 40,032.74 and 22,268.87 is: 30,745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.26 : 40,032.74 = 22,268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.26/40,032.74 = 22,268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.26x = 40,032.74 × 22,268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.26x = 891,483,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,483,571.30/28,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,745.84

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