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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,847.20, 37,162.80 and 22,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,847.20, 37,162.80 and 22,233.60 is: 33,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,847.20 : 37,162.80 = 22,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,847.20/37,162.80 = 22,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,847.20x = 37,162.80 × 22,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,847.20x = 826,262,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,262,830.08/24,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,253.76

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