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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.20, 36,924.30 and 22,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.20, 36,924.30 and 22,074.60 is: 33,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.20 : 36,924.30 = 22,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.20/36,924.30 = 22,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.20x = 36,924.30 × 22,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.20x = 815,089,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,089,152.78/24,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,015.33

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