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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.44, 37,136.04 and 22,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.44, 37,136.04 and 22,130.24 is: 33,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.44 : 37,136.04 = 22,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.44/37,136.04 = 22,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.44x = 37,136.04 × 22,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.44x = 821,829,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,829,477.85/24,787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,155.08

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