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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,902.80, 37,329.90 and 22,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,902.80, 37,329.90 and 22,278.40 is: 33,395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,902.80 : 37,329.90 = 22,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,902.80/37,329.90 = 22,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,902.80x = 37,329.90 × 22,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,902.80x = 831,650,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,650,444.16/24,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,395.86

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