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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.34, 37,233.26 and 22,139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.34, 37,233.26 and 22,139.46 is: 33,170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.34 : 37,233.26 = 22,139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.34/37,233.26 = 22,139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.34x = 37,233.26 × 22,139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.34x = 824,324,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,324,270.44/24,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,170.21

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