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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.32, 36,279.54 and 22,133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.32, 36,279.54 and 22,133.70 is: 33,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.32 : 36,279.54 = 22,133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.32/36,279.54 = 22,133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.32x = 36,279.54 × 22,133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.32x = 803,000,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,000,454.50/24,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,186.88

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