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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.66, 37,237.95 and 22,716.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.66, 37,237.95 and 22,716.35 is: 34,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.66 : 37,237.95 = 22,716.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.66/37,237.95 = 22,716.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.66x = 37,237.95 × 22,716.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.66x = 845,910,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,910,398.58/24,834.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,061.69

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