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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.84, 34,247.40 and 22,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.84, 34,247.40 and 22,811.12 is: 31,442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.84 : 34,247.40 = 22,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.84/34,247.40 = 22,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.84x = 34,247.40 × 22,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.84x = 781,221,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,221,551.09/24,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,442.75

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