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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.35, 36,732.83 and 22,702.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.35, 36,732.83 and 22,702.95 is: 34,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.35 : 36,732.83 = 22,702.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.35/36,732.83 = 22,702.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.35x = 36,732.83 × 22,702.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.35x = 833,943,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,943,489.33/24,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,127.17

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