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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.92, 36,979.38 and 22,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.92, 36,979.38 and 22,514.52 is: 33,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.92 : 36,979.38 = 22,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.92/36,979.38 = 22,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.92x = 36,979.38 × 22,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.92x = 832,572,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,572,990.60/24,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,771.78

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