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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,997.49, 40,035.81 and 22,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,997.49, 40,035.81 and 22,271.10 is: 30,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,997.49 : 40,035.81 = 22,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,997.49/40,035.81 = 22,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,997.49x = 40,035.81 × 22,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,997.49x = 891,641,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,641,528.09/28,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,748.92

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