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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,538.10, 36,767.55 and 22,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,538.10, 36,767.55 and 22,205.30 is: 33,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,538.10 : 36,767.55 = 22,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,538.10/36,767.55 = 22,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,538.10x = 36,767.55 × 22,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,538.10x = 816,434,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,434,478.02/24,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,272.11

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