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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.92, 37,232.87 and 23,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.92, 37,232.87 and 23,159.18 is: 34,799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.92 : 37,232.87 = 23,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.92/37,232.87 = 23,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.92x = 37,232.87 × 23,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.92x = 862,282,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,282,715.53/24,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,799.04

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