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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,685.98, 34,082.55 and 22,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,685.98, 34,082.55 and 22,028.82 is: 30,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,685.98 : 34,082.55 = 22,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,685.98/34,082.55 = 22,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,685.98x = 34,082.55 × 22,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,685.98x = 750,798,359.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,798,359.09/24,685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,413.96

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