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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.53, 36,229.01 and 22,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.53, 36,229.01 and 22,099.86 is: 33,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.53 : 36,229.01 = 22,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.53/36,229.01 = 22,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.53x = 36,229.01 × 22,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.53x = 800,655,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,655,938.44/24,162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,136.27

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