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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.76, 37,483.86 and 22,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.76, 37,483.86 and 22,941.56 is: 34,421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.76 : 37,483.86 = 22,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.76/37,483.86 = 22,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.76x = 37,483.86 × 22,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.76x = 859,938,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,938,223.22/24,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,421.27

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