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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.80, 36,536.70 and 22,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.80, 36,536.70 and 22,899.80 is: 34,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.80 : 36,536.70 = 22,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.80/36,536.70 = 22,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.80x = 36,536.70 × 22,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.80x = 836,683,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,683,122.66/24,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,349.70

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