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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.20, 37,099.80 and 22,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.20, 37,099.80 and 22,191.60 is: 33,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.20 : 37,099.80 = 22,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.20/37,099.80 = 22,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.20x = 37,099.80 × 22,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.20x = 823,303,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,303,921.68/24,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,190.78

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