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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.20, 37,243.80 and 22,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.20, 37,243.80 and 22,287.60 is: 33,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.20 : 37,243.80 = 22,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.20/37,243.80 = 22,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.20x = 37,243.80 × 22,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.20x = 830,074,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,074,916.88/24,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,334.74

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