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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.20, 36,906.30 and 22,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.20, 36,906.30 and 22,062.60 is: 32,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.20 : 36,906.30 = 22,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.20/36,906.30 = 22,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.20x = 36,906.30 × 22,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.20x = 814,248,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,248,934.38/24,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,997.34

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