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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.79, 35,982.97 and 22,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.79, 35,982.97 and 22,058.89 is: 33,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.79 : 35,982.97 = 22,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.79/35,982.97 = 22,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.79x = 35,982.97 × 22,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.79x = 793,744,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,744,232.00/24,020.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,044.06

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