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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.70, 37,311.28 and 22,528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.70, 37,311.28 and 22,528.46 is: 33,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.70 : 37,311.28 = 22,528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.70/37,311.28 = 22,528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.70x = 37,311.28 × 22,528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.70x = 840,565,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,565,679.03/24,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,806.94

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