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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.48, 33,592.44 and 13,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.48, 33,592.44 and 13,040.90 is: 19,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.48 : 33,592.44 = 13,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.48/33,592.44 = 13,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.48x = 33,592.44 × 13,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.48x = 438,075,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,075,650.80/22,424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.60

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