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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.49, 37,466.70 and 22,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.49, 37,466.70 and 22,351.60 is: 33,498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.49 : 37,466.70 = 22,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.49/37,466.70 = 22,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.49x = 37,466.70 × 22,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.49x = 837,440,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,440,691.72/24,999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,498.31

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