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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.42, 33,160.41 and 22,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.42, 33,160.41 and 22,058.54 is: 30,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.42 : 33,160.41 = 22,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.42/33,160.41 = 22,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.42x = 33,160.41 × 22,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.42x = 731,470,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,470,230.40/24,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,425.42

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