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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.48, 36,186.12 and 22,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.48, 36,186.12 and 22,012.28 is: 32,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.48 : 36,186.12 = 22,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.48/36,186.12 = 22,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.48x = 36,186.12 × 22,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.48x = 796,538,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,538,824.62/24,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,995.98

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