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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.32, 37,159.41 and 22,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.32, 37,159.41 and 22,240.17 is: 33,188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.32 : 37,159.41 = 22,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.32/37,159.41 = 22,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.32x = 37,159.41 × 22,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.32x = 826,431,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,431,553.80/24,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,188.26

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