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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,846.40, 37,269.60 and 22,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,846.40, 37,269.60 and 22,340.80 is: 33,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,846.40 : 37,269.60 = 22,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,846.40/37,269.60 = 22,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,846.40x = 37,269.60 × 22,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,846.40x = 832,632,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,632,679.68/24,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,511.20

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