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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.38, 33,399.80 and 22,996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.38, 33,399.80 and 22,996.06 is: 31,766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.38 : 33,399.80 = 22,996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.38/33,399.80 = 22,996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.38x = 33,399.80 × 22,996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.38x = 768,063,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,063,778.78/24,178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,766.55

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