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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.60, 37,348.68 and 22,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.60, 37,348.68 and 22,218.60 is: 33,229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.60 : 37,348.68 = 22,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.60/37,348.68 = 22,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.60x = 37,348.68 × 22,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.60x = 829,835,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,835,381.45/24,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,229.84

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