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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.64, 37,062.48 and 22,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.64, 37,062.48 and 22,261.12 is: 33,540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.64 : 37,062.48 = 22,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.64/37,062.48 = 22,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.64x = 37,062.48 × 22,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.64x = 825,052,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,052,314.78/24,598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,540.57

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