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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.90, 36,492.57 and 22,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.90, 36,492.57 and 22,041.27 is: 32,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.90 : 36,492.57 = 22,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.90/36,492.57 = 22,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.90x = 36,492.57 × 22,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.90x = 804,342,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,342,588.36/24,375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,997.45

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