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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.90, 36,489.57 and 22,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.90, 36,489.57 and 22,039.28 is: 32,994.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.90 : 36,489.57 = 22,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.90/36,489.57 = 22,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.90x = 36,489.57 × 22,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.90x = 804,203,850.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,203,850.31/24,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,994.47

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