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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.68, 36,724.38 and 22,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.68, 36,724.38 and 22,858.72 is: 34,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.68 : 36,724.38 = 22,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.68/36,724.38 = 22,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.68x = 36,724.38 × 22,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.68x = 839,472,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,472,319.59/24,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,313.64

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