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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.40, 36,705.60 and 22,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.40, 36,705.60 and 22,281.60 is: 33,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.40 : 36,705.60 = 22,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.40/36,705.60 = 22,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.40x = 36,705.60 × 22,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.40x = 817,859,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,859,496.96/24,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,422.40

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