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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.60, 36,902.40 and 22,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.60, 36,902.40 and 22,451.20 is: 33,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.60 : 36,902.40 = 22,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.60/36,902.40 = 22,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.60x = 36,902.40 × 22,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.60x = 828,503,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,503,162.88/24,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,676.80

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