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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.91, 37,004.40 and 22,763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.91, 37,004.40 and 22,763.78 is: 34,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.91 : 37,004.40 = 22,763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.91/37,004.40 = 22,763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.91x = 37,004.40 × 22,763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.91x = 842,360,020.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,360,020.63/24,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,186.81

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