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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.48, 36,862.91 and 22,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.48, 36,862.91 and 22,129.16 is: 33,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.48 : 36,862.91 = 22,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.48/36,862.91 = 22,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.48x = 36,862.91 × 22,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.48x = 815,745,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,745,233.46/24,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,341.34

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