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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726.39, 36,909.72 and 22,899.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726.39, 36,909.72 and 22,899.03 is: 34,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726.39 : 36,909.72 = 22,899.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726.39/36,909.72 = 22,899.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726.39x = 36,909.72 × 22,899.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726.39x = 845,196,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,196,785.57/24,726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,181.97

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