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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.59, 36,121.90 and 24,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.59, 36,121.90 and 24,001.14 is: 35,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.59 : 36,121.90 = 24,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.59/36,121.90 = 24,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.59x = 36,121.90 × 24,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.59x = 866,966,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,966,718.96/24,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,791.67

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