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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,452.88, 36,607.80 and 22,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,452.88, 36,607.80 and 22,118.28 is: 33,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452.88 : 36,607.80 = 22,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452.88/36,607.80 = 22,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452.88x = 36,607.80 × 22,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452.88x = 809,701,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,701,570.58/24,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,112.73

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