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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.20, 36,138.30 and 22,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.20, 36,138.30 and 22,342.60 is: 33,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.20 : 36,138.30 = 22,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.20/36,138.30 = 22,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.20x = 36,138.30 × 22,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.20x = 807,423,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,423,581.58/24,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,513.90

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