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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.64, 33,231.78 and 22,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.64, 33,231.78 and 22,795.56 is: 31,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.64 : 33,231.78 = 22,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.64/33,231.78 = 22,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.64x = 33,231.78 × 22,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.64x = 757,537,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,537,034.90/24,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,489.73

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