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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.60, 36,483.30 and 22,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.60, 36,483.30 and 22,015.80 is: 32,987.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.60 : 36,483.30 = 22,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.60/36,483.30 = 22,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.60x = 36,483.30 × 22,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.60x = 803,209,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,209,036.14/24,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,987.89

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