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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.64, 37,063.99 and 22,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.64, 37,063.99 and 22,262.12 is: 33,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.64 : 37,063.99 = 22,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.64/37,063.99 = 22,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.64x = 37,063.99 × 22,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.64x = 825,122,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,122,993.06/24,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,542.08

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