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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,700.79, 37,235.72 and 22,599.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,700.79, 37,235.72 and 22,599.05 is: 34,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,700.79 : 37,235.72 = 22,599.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,700.79/37,235.72 = 22,599.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,700.79x = 37,235.72 × 22,599.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,700.79x = 841,491,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,491,598.89/24,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,067.40

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