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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.20, 36,910.80 and 22,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.20, 36,910.80 and 22,954.80 is: 34,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.20 : 36,910.80 = 22,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.20/36,910.80 = 22,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.20x = 36,910.80 × 22,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.20x = 847,280,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,280,031.84/24,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,432.20

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