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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.12, 33,185.76 and 22,722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.12, 33,185.76 and 22,722.16 is: 31,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.12 : 33,185.76 = 22,722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.12/33,185.76 = 22,722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.12x = 33,185.76 × 22,722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.12x = 754,052,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,052,148.44/24,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,378.15

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