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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.64, 40,033.26 and 22,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.64, 40,033.26 and 22,269.24 is: 30,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.64 : 40,033.26 = 22,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.64/40,033.26 = 22,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.64x = 40,033.26 × 22,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.64x = 891,510,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,510,274.92/28,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,746.36

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