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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.92, 36,974.88 and 22,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.92, 36,974.88 and 22,511.52 is: 33,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.92 : 36,974.88 = 22,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.92/36,974.88 = 22,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.92x = 36,974.88 × 22,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.92x = 832,360,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,360,750.62/24,649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,767.28

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