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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,999.76, 40,038.96 and 22,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,999.76, 40,038.96 and 22,273.36 is: 30,752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,999.76 : 40,038.96 = 22,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,999.76/40,038.96 = 22,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,999.76x = 40,038.96 × 22,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,999.76x = 891,802,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,802,170.11/28,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,752.05

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