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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.91, 36,999.90 and 22,760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.91, 36,999.90 and 22,760.78 is: 34,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.91 : 36,999.90 = 22,760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.91/36,999.90 = 22,760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.91x = 36,999.90 × 22,760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.91x = 842,146,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,146,398.92/24,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,182.31

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