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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,352.58, 36,457.70 and 22,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,352.58, 36,457.70 and 22,017.96 is: 32,962.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,352.58 : 36,457.70 = 22,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,352.58/36,457.70 = 22,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,352.58x = 36,457.70 × 22,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,352.58x = 802,724,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,724,070.20/24,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,962.58

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