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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838, 37,257.09 and 23,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838, 37,257.09 and 23,592.22 is: 35,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838 : 37,257.09 = 23,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838/37,257.09 = 23,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838x = 37,257.09 × 23,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838x = 878,977,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,977,463.84/24,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,388.42

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