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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.60, 36,995.40 and 22,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.60, 36,995.40 and 22,762.80 is: 34,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.60 : 36,995.40 = 22,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.60/36,995.40 = 22,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.60x = 36,995.40 × 22,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.60x = 842,118,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,118,891.12/24,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,144.20

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