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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.73, 36,304.59 and 22,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.73, 36,304.59 and 22,477.13 is: 33,884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.73 : 36,304.59 = 22,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.73/36,304.59 = 22,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.73x = 36,304.59 × 22,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.73x = 816,022,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,022,807.50/24,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,884.16

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