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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.74, 36,561.69 and 22,381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.74, 36,561.69 and 22,381.86 is: 33,586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.74 : 36,561.69 = 22,381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.74/36,561.69 = 22,381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.74x = 36,561.69 × 22,381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.74x = 818,318,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,318,626.94/24,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.18

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