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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.66, 37,239.45 and 22,717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.66, 37,239.45 and 22,717.35 is: 34,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.66 : 37,239.45 = 22,717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.66/37,239.45 = 22,717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.66x = 37,239.45 × 22,717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.66x = 845,981,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,981,619.46/24,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,063.18

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