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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.10, 36,723.45 and 22,696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.10, 36,723.45 and 22,696.70 is: 34,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.10 : 36,723.45 = 22,696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.10/36,723.45 = 22,696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.10x = 36,723.45 × 22,696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.10x = 833,501,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,501,127.62/24,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,117.79

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