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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.92, 33,134.94 and 22,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.92, 33,134.94 and 22,040.04 is: 30,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.92 : 33,134.94 = 22,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.92/33,134.94 = 22,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.92x = 33,134.94 × 22,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.92x = 730,295,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,295,403.00/24,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,399.94

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