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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.80, 36,050.70 and 22,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.80, 36,050.70 and 22,575.80 is: 33,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.80 : 36,050.70 = 22,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.80/36,050.70 = 22,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.80x = 36,050.70 × 22,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.80x = 813,873,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,873,393.06/24,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,863.70

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