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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,413.29, 36,560.20 and 22,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,413.29, 36,560.20 and 22,046.72 is: 33,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,413.29 : 36,560.20 = 22,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,413.29/36,560.20 = 22,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,413.29x = 36,560.20 × 22,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,413.29x = 806,032,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,032,254.63/24,413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,016.13

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