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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.40, 36,183.60 and 22,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.40, 36,183.60 and 22,855.20 is: 34,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.40 : 36,183.60 = 22,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.40/36,183.60 = 22,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.40x = 36,183.60 × 22,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.40x = 826,983,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,983,414.72/24,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,282.80

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