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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.70, 36,311.55 and 22,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.70, 36,311.55 and 22,306.90 is: 33,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.70 : 36,311.55 = 22,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.70/36,311.55 = 22,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.70x = 36,311.55 × 22,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.70x = 809,998,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,998,114.70/24,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,460.35

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