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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.48, 36,187.62 and 22,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.48, 36,187.62 and 22,013.28 is: 32,997.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.48 : 36,187.62 = 22,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.48/36,187.62 = 22,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.48x = 36,187.62 × 22,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.48x = 796,608,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,608,211.59/24,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,997.49

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