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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.34, 37,228.74 and 22,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.34, 37,228.74 and 22,136.46 is: 33,165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.34 : 37,228.74 = 22,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.34/37,228.74 = 22,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.34x = 37,228.74 × 22,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.34x = 824,112,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,112,513.86/24,848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,165.70

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