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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.80, 37,033.20 and 22,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.80, 37,033.20 and 22,231.20 is: 33,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.80 : 37,033.20 = 22,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.80/37,033.20 = 22,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.80x = 37,033.20 × 22,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.80x = 823,292,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,292,475.84/24,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,346.80

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