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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.60, 36,719.40 and 22,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.60, 36,719.40 and 22,329.20 is: 33,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.60 : 36,719.40 = 22,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.60/36,719.40 = 22,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.60x = 36,719.40 × 22,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.60x = 819,914,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,914,826.48/24,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,493.80

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