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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.40, 37,308.60 and 22,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.40, 37,308.60 and 22,150.80 is: 33,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.40 : 37,308.60 = 22,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.40/37,308.60 = 22,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.40x = 37,308.60 × 22,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.40x = 826,415,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,415,336.88/24,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,226.20

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