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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.64, 37,018.80 and 22,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.64, 37,018.80 and 22,671.68 is: 34,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.64 : 37,018.80 = 22,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.64/37,018.80 = 22,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.64x = 37,018.80 × 22,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.64x = 839,278,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,278,387.58/24,649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,048.30

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