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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.52, 36,010.32 and 22,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.52, 36,010.32 and 22,482.40 is: 33,745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.52 : 36,010.32 = 22,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.52/36,010.32 = 22,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.52x = 36,010.32 × 22,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.52x = 809,598,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,598,418.37/23,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,745.19

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