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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.14, 37,026.72 and 22,479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.14, 37,026.72 and 22,479.48 is: 33,661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.14 : 37,026.72 = 22,479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.14/37,026.72 = 22,479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.14x = 37,026.72 × 22,479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.14x = 832,341,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,341,411.71/24,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,661.05

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