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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.20, 37,329.30 and 22,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.20, 37,329.30 and 22,985.40 is: 34,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.20 : 37,329.30 = 22,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.20/37,329.30 = 22,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.20x = 37,329.30 × 22,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.20x = 858,028,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,028,892.22/24,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,478.10

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