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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.70, 37,399.05 and 22,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.70, 37,399.05 and 22,308.30 is: 33,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.70 : 37,399.05 = 22,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.70/37,399.05 = 22,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.70x = 37,399.05 × 22,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.70x = 834,309,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,309,227.12/24,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,462.45

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