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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.40, 36,494.82 and 22,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.40, 36,494.82 and 22,042.77 is: 32,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.40 : 36,494.82 = 22,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.40/36,494.82 = 22,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.40x = 36,494.82 × 22,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.40x = 804,446,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,446,923.45/24,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,999.70

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