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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.40, 37,329.60 and 22,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.40, 37,329.60 and 22,164.80 is: 33,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.40 : 37,329.60 = 22,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.40/37,329.60 = 22,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.40x = 37,329.60 × 22,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.40x = 827,403,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,403,118.08/24,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,247.20

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