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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.60, 36,083.40 and 22,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.60, 36,083.40 and 22,014.40 is: 33,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.60 : 36,083.40 = 22,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.60/36,083.40 = 22,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.60x = 36,083.40 × 22,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.60x = 794,354,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,354,400.96/24,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,021.60

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