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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.05, 35,986.34 and 22,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.05, 35,986.34 and 22,061.14 is: 33,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.05 : 35,986.34 = 22,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.05/35,986.34 = 22,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.05x = 35,986.34 × 22,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.05x = 793,899,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,899,650.01/24,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,047.42

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