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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.90, 36,488.07 and 22,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.90, 36,488.07 and 22,038.28 is: 32,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.90 : 36,488.07 = 22,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.90/36,488.07 = 22,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.90x = 36,488.07 × 22,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.90x = 804,134,212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,134,212.10/24,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,992.96

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