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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.88, 37,328.22 and 22,616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.88, 37,328.22 and 22,616.28 is: 33,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.88 : 37,328.22 = 22,616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.88/37,328.22 = 22,616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.88x = 37,328.22 × 22,616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.88x = 844,225,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,225,254.33/24,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,779.98

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