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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.22, 36,768.06 and 6,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.22, 36,768.06 and 6,044.22 is: 9,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.22 : 36,768.06 = 6,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.22/36,768.06 = 6,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.22x = 36,768.06 × 6,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.22x = 222,234,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,234,243.61/24,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.26

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