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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.40, 37,079.10 and 22,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.40, 37,079.10 and 22,386.60 is: 33,579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.40 : 37,079.10 = 22,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.40/37,079.10 = 22,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.40x = 37,079.10 × 22,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.40x = 830,074,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,074,980.06/24,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,579.90

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