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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849, 37,250.82 and 22,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849, 37,250.82 and 22,684.68 is: 34,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849 : 37,250.82 = 22,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849/37,250.82 = 22,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849x = 37,250.82 × 22,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849x = 845,022,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,022,931.44/24,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,006.32

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