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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.20, 37,032.30 and 22,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.20, 37,032.30 and 22,063.80 is: 33,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.20 : 37,032.30 = 22,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.20/37,032.30 = 22,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.20x = 37,032.30 × 22,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.20x = 817,073,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,073,260.74/24,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,095.70

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