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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.71, 36,471.29 and 22,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.71, 36,471.29 and 22,027.10 is: 32,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.71 : 36,471.29 = 22,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.71/36,471.29 = 22,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.71x = 36,471.29 × 22,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.71x = 803,356,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,356,459.47/24,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,976.19

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