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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.70, 36,564.15 and 22,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.70, 36,564.15 and 22,982.90 is: 34,405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.70 : 36,564.15 = 22,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.70/36,564.15 = 22,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.70x = 36,564.15 × 22,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.70x = 840,350,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,350,203.04/24,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,405.75

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