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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.10, 36,399.15 and 22,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.10, 36,399.15 and 22,710.90 is: 34,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.10 : 36,399.15 = 22,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.10/36,399.15 = 22,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.10x = 36,399.15 × 22,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.10x = 826,657,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,657,455.74/24,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,066.35

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