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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.30, 37,344.15 and 22,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.30, 37,344.15 and 22,287.90 is: 33,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.30 : 37,344.15 = 22,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.30/37,344.15 = 22,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.30x = 37,344.15 × 22,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.30x = 832,322,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,322,680.79/24,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,410.11

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