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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.12, 33,181.62 and 22,719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.12, 33,181.62 and 22,719.16 is: 31,374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.12 : 33,181.62 = 22,719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.12/33,181.62 = 22,719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.12x = 33,181.62 × 22,719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.12x = 753,858,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,858,533.84/24,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,374.01

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