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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.28, 33,507.54 and 22,777.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.28, 33,507.54 and 22,777.26 is: 31,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.28 : 33,507.54 = 22,777.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.28/33,507.54 = 22,777.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.28x = 33,507.54 × 22,777.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.28x = 763,209,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,209,950.54/24,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,435.92

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