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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.20, 36,070.80 and 22,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.20, 36,070.80 and 22,297.60 is: 33,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.20 : 36,070.80 = 22,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.20/36,070.80 = 22,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.20x = 36,070.80 × 22,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.20x = 804,292,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,292,270.08/24,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,446.40

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