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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,469.70, 36,704.55 and 22,817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,469.70, 36,704.55 and 22,817.30 is: 34,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,469.70 : 36,704.55 = 22,817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,469.70/36,704.55 = 22,817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,469.70x = 36,704.55 × 22,817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,469.70x = 837,498,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,498,728.72/24,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,225.95

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