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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.94, 33,321.92 and 22,656.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.94, 33,321.92 and 22,656.65 is: 31,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.94 : 33,321.92 = 22,656.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.94/33,321.92 = 22,656.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.94x = 33,321.92 × 22,656.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.94x = 754,962,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,962,798.88/24,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,403.22

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