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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.20, 37,186.80 and 22,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.20, 37,186.80 and 22,249.60 is: 33,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.20 : 37,186.80 = 22,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.20/37,186.80 = 22,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.20x = 37,186.80 × 22,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.20x = 827,391,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,391,425.28/24,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.75

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