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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.40, 36,768.60 and 22,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.40, 36,768.60 and 22,179.60 is: 33,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.40 : 36,768.60 = 22,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.40/36,768.60 = 22,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.40x = 36,768.60 × 22,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.40x = 815,512,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,512,840.56/24,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,269.40

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