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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,352.68, 36,457.82 and 22,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,352.68, 36,457.82 and 22,018.06 is: 32,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,352.68 : 36,457.82 = 22,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,352.68/36,457.82 = 22,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,352.68x = 36,457.82 × 22,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,352.68x = 802,730,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,730,468.23/24,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,962.72

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