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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.43, 37,097.40 and 22,570.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.43, 37,097.40 and 22,570.37 is: 33,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.43 : 37,097.40 = 22,570.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.43/37,097.40 = 22,570.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.43x = 37,097.40 × 22,570.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.43x = 837,301,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,301,977.97/24,786.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,780.66

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