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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.60, 36,084.90 and 22,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.60, 36,084.90 and 22,015.40 is: 33,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.60 : 36,084.90 = 22,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.60/36,084.90 = 22,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.60x = 36,084.90 × 22,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.60x = 794,423,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,423,507.46/24,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,023.10

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