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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,342.46, 36,442.51 and 22,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,342.46, 36,442.51 and 22,007.84 is: 32,947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,342.46 : 36,442.51 = 22,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,342.46/36,442.51 = 22,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,342.46x = 36,442.51 × 22,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,342.46x = 802,020,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,020,692.05/24,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,947.40

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