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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.68, 36,577.28 and 22,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.68, 36,577.28 and 22,058.12 is: 33,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.68 : 36,577.28 = 22,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.68/36,577.28 = 22,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.68x = 36,577.28 × 22,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.68x = 806,826,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,826,031.51/24,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,033.23

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