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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.28, 37,149.12 and 22,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.28, 37,149.12 and 22,752.96 is: 34,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.28 : 37,149.12 = 22,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.28/37,149.12 = 22,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.28x = 37,149.12 × 22,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.28x = 845,252,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,252,441.40/24,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,144.33

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