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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.82, 35,992.71 and 22,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.82, 35,992.71 and 22,529.16 is: 33,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.82 : 35,992.71 = 22,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.82/35,992.71 = 22,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.82x = 35,992.71 × 22,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.82x = 810,885,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,885,522.42/24,137.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.98

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