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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,750.72, 34,175.57 and 22,861.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,750.72, 34,175.57 and 22,861.53 is: 31,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,750.72 : 34,175.57 = 22,861.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,750.72/34,175.57 = 22,861.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,750.72x = 34,175.57 × 22,861.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,750.72x = 781,305,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,305,704.51/24,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,566.99

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