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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.64, 36,151.92 and 22,978.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.64, 36,151.92 and 22,978.08 is: 34,479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.64 : 36,151.92 = 22,978.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.64/36,151.92 = 22,978.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.64x = 36,151.92 × 22,978.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.64x = 830,701,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,701,709.91/24,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,479.48

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