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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.70, 36,209.55 and 22,390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.70, 36,209.55 and 22,390.10 is: 33,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.70 : 36,209.55 = 22,390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.70/36,209.55 = 22,390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.70x = 36,209.55 × 22,390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.70x = 810,735,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,735,445.46/24,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,585.15

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