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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.52, 36,476.19 and 22,078.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.52, 36,476.19 and 22,078.56 is: 32,951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.52 : 36,476.19 = 22,078.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.52/36,476.19 = 22,078.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.52x = 36,476.19 × 22,078.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.52x = 805,341,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,341,749.49/24,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,951.09

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