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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.60, 37,434.52 and 22,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.60, 37,434.52 and 22,688.32 is: 34,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.60 : 37,434.52 = 22,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.60/37,434.52 = 22,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.60x = 37,434.52 × 22,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.60x = 849,326,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,326,368.81/24,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,156.68

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