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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.60, 36,687.90 and 22,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.60, 36,687.90 and 22,271.60 is: 33,407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.60 : 36,687.90 = 22,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.60/36,687.90 = 22,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.60x = 36,687.90 × 22,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.60x = 817,098,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,098,233.64/24,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,407.40

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