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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.89, 36,908.98 and 22,898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.89, 36,908.98 and 22,898.53 is: 34,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.89 : 36,908.98 = 22,898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.89/36,908.98 = 22,898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.89x = 36,908.98 × 22,898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.89x = 845,161,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,161,385.80/24,725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,181.23

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