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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.60, 36,484.80 and 22,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.60, 36,484.80 and 22,016.80 is: 32,989.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.60 : 36,484.80 = 22,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.60/36,484.80 = 22,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.60x = 36,484.80 × 22,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.60x = 803,278,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,278,544.64/24,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,989.39

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