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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.89, 36,911.96 and 22,900.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.89, 36,911.96 and 22,900.53 is: 34,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.89 : 36,911.96 = 22,900.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.89/36,911.96 = 22,900.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.89x = 36,911.96 × 22,900.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.89x = 845,303,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,303,332.84/24,727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,184.21

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