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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.64, 33,186.44 and 22,722.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.64, 33,186.44 and 22,722.68 is: 31,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.64 : 33,186.44 = 22,722.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.64/33,186.44 = 22,722.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.64x = 33,186.44 × 22,722.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.64x = 754,084,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,084,856.46/24,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,378.83

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