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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.60, 37,394.76 and 22,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.60, 37,394.76 and 22,604.60 is: 33,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.60 : 37,394.76 = 22,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.60/37,394.76 = 22,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.60x = 37,394.76 × 22,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.60x = 845,293,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,293,591.90/24,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,850.20

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