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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,017.58, 36,103.86 and 22,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,017.58, 36,103.86 and 22,270.68 is: 33,477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,017.58 : 36,103.86 = 22,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,017.58/36,103.86 = 22,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,017.58x = 36,103.86 × 22,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,017.58x = 804,057,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,057,512.82/24,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,477.87

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