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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.84, 36,218.88 and 22,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.84, 36,218.88 and 22,786.76 is: 34,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.84 : 36,218.88 = 22,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.84/36,218.88 = 22,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.84x = 36,218.88 × 22,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.84x = 825,310,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,310,926.03/24,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,001.42

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