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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.60, 36,469.80 and 22,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.60, 36,469.80 and 22,006.80 is: 32,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.60 : 36,469.80 = 22,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.60/36,469.80 = 22,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.60x = 36,469.80 × 22,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.60x = 802,583,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,583,594.64/24,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,974.40

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