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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.60, 37,266.90 and 22,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.60, 37,266.90 and 22,252.60 is: 33,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.60 : 37,266.90 = 22,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.60/37,266.90 = 22,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.60x = 37,266.90 × 22,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.60x = 829,285,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,285,418.94/24,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,378.90

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