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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.55, 36,606.76 and 22,421.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.55, 36,606.76 and 22,421.99 is: 33,713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.55 : 36,606.76 = 22,421.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.55/36,606.76 = 22,421.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.55x = 36,606.76 × 22,421.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.55x = 820,796,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,796,406.65/24,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,713.05

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