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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.80, 37,322.40 and 22,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.80, 37,322.40 and 22,273.40 is: 33,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.80 : 37,322.40 = 22,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.80/37,322.40 = 22,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.80x = 37,322.40 × 22,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.80x = 831,296,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,296,744.16/24,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,388.36

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