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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,724.95, 34,139.98 and 22,835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,724.95, 34,139.98 and 22,835.77 is: 31,531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,724.95 : 34,139.98 = 22,835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,724.95/34,139.98 = 22,835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,724.95x = 34,139.98 × 22,835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,724.95x = 779,612,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,612,866.32/24,724.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,531.43

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