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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.96, 37,302.48 and 22,643.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.96, 37,302.48 and 22,643.36 is: 34,134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.96 : 37,302.48 = 22,643.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.96/37,302.48 = 22,643.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.96x = 37,302.48 × 22,643.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.96x = 844,653,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,653,483.53/24,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,134.36

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