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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.70, 36,716.55 and 22,825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.70, 36,716.55 and 22,825.30 is: 34,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.70 : 36,716.55 = 22,825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.70/36,716.55 = 22,825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.70x = 36,716.55 × 22,825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.70x = 838,066,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,066,268.72/24,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,237.95

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