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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.38, 34,408.62 and 22,635.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.38, 34,408.62 and 22,635.42 is: 31,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.38 : 34,408.62 = 22,635.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.38/34,408.62 = 22,635.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.38x = 34,408.62 × 22,635.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.38x = 778,853,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,853,565.32/24,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,157.41

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