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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.30, 36,986.85 and 22,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.30, 36,986.85 and 22,047.90 is: 33,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.30 : 36,986.85 = 22,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.30/36,986.85 = 22,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.30x = 36,986.85 × 22,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.30x = 815,482,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,482,370.12/24,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,052.55

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