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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,965.60, 37,338.24 and 22,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,965.60, 37,338.24 and 22,211.60 is: 33,219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,965.60 : 37,338.24 = 22,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,965.60/37,338.24 = 22,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,965.60x = 37,338.24 × 22,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,965.60x = 829,342,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,342,051.58/24,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,219.39

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