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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.91, 37,002.90 and 22,762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.91, 37,002.90 and 22,762.78 is: 34,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.91 : 37,002.90 = 22,762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.91/37,002.90 = 22,762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.91x = 37,002.90 × 22,762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.91x = 842,288,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,288,872.06/24,638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,185.31

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