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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.60, 37,339.74 and 22,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.60, 37,339.74 and 22,212.60 is: 33,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.60 : 37,339.74 = 22,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.60/37,339.74 = 22,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.60x = 37,339.74 × 22,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.60x = 829,412,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,412,708.72/24,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.89

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