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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.60, 36,493.80 and 22,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.60, 36,493.80 and 22,022.80 is: 32,998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.60 : 36,493.80 = 22,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.60/36,493.80 = 22,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.60x = 36,493.80 × 22,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.60x = 803,695,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,695,658.64/24,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,998.39

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