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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.70, 36,901.05 and 22,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.70, 36,901.05 and 22,059.10 is: 32,992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.70 : 36,901.05 = 22,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.70/36,901.05 = 22,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.70x = 36,901.05 × 22,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.70x = 814,003,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,003,952.06/24,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,992.09

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