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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.45, 35,691.30 and 22,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.45, 35,691.30 and 22,482 is: 33,775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.45 : 35,691.30 = 22,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.45/35,691.30 = 22,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.45x = 35,691.30 × 22,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.45x = 802,411,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,411,806.60/23,757.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,775.17

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