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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.95, 33,712.46 and 22,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.95, 33,712.46 and 22,431.84 is: 30,939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.95 : 33,712.46 = 22,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.95/33,712.46 = 22,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.95x = 33,712.46 × 22,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.95x = 756,232,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,232,385.87/24,441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,939.94

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