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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,957.16, 37,274.03 and 22,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,957.16, 37,274.03 and 22,612.48 is: 33,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957.16 : 37,274.03 = 22,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957.16/37,274.03 = 22,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957.16x = 37,274.03 × 22,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957.16x = 842,858,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,858,257.89/24,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,772.20

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