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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.59, 36,810.95 and 22,987.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.59, 36,810.95 and 22,987.95 is: 34,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.59 : 36,810.95 = 22,987.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.59/36,810.95 = 22,987.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.59x = 36,810.95 × 22,987.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.59x = 846,208,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,208,163.11/24,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,451.10

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