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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.20, 36,679.80 and 22,800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.20, 36,679.80 and 22,800.80 is: 34,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.20 : 36,679.80 = 22,800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.20/36,679.80 = 22,800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.20x = 36,679.80 × 22,800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.20x = 836,328,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,328,783.84/24,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,201.20

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