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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.89, 34,070.76 and 22,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.89, 34,070.76 and 22,805.28 is: 31,471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.89 : 34,070.76 = 22,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.89/34,070.76 = 22,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.89x = 34,070.76 × 22,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.89x = 776,993,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,993,221.61/24,688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,471.37

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