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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.90, 36,458.85 and 22,665.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.90, 36,458.85 and 22,665.65 is: 33,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.90 : 36,458.85 = 22,665.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.90/36,458.85 = 22,665.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.90x = 36,458.85 × 22,665.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.90x = 826,363,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,363,533.50/24,305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,998.48

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