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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.80, 36,218.70 and 22,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.80, 36,218.70 and 22,396.20 is: 33,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.80 : 36,218.70 = 22,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.80/36,218.70 = 22,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.80x = 36,218.70 × 22,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.80x = 811,161,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,161,248.94/24,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,594.30

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