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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.48, 33,145.62 and 22,568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.48, 33,145.62 and 22,568.36 is: 31,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.48 : 33,145.62 = 22,568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.48/33,145.62 = 22,568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.48x = 33,145.62 × 22,568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.48x = 748,042,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,042,284.58/24,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,079.75

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