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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.61, 36,412.96 and 22,336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.61, 36,412.96 and 22,336.41 is: 33,303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.61 : 36,412.96 = 22,336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.61/36,412.96 = 22,336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.61x = 36,412.96 × 22,336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.61x = 813,334,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,334,748.03/24,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,303.90

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