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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.70, 37,259.55 and 22,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.70, 37,259.55 and 22,298.10 is: 33,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.70 : 37,259.55 = 22,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.70/37,259.55 = 22,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.70x = 37,259.55 × 22,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.70x = 830,817,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,817,171.86/24,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,350.48

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