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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.71, 36,755.28 and 22,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.71, 36,755.28 and 22,297.35 is: 33,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.71 : 36,755.28 = 22,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.71/36,755.28 = 22,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.71x = 36,755.28 × 22,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.71x = 819,545,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,545,342.51/24,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,389.90

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