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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.09, 36,808.70 and 22,986.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.09, 36,808.70 and 22,986.45 is: 34,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.09 : 36,808.70 = 22,986.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.09/36,808.70 = 22,986.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.09x = 36,808.70 × 22,986.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.09x = 846,101,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,101,227.18/24,561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,448.85

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