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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.20, 37,032.30 and 6,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.20, 37,032.30 and 6,220.20 is: 9,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.20 : 37,032.30 = 6,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.20/37,032.30 = 6,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.20x = 37,032.30 × 6,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.20x = 230,348,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,348,312.46/24,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.30

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