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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.14, 37,063.24 and 22,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.14, 37,063.24 and 22,261.62 is: 33,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.14 : 37,063.24 = 22,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.14/37,063.24 = 22,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.14x = 37,063.24 × 22,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.14x = 825,087,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,087,653.54/24,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.32

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