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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,001.66, 35,940.96 and 17,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,001.66, 35,940.96 and 17,752.30 is: 26,582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,001.66 : 35,940.96 = 17,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,001.66/35,940.96 = 17,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,001.66x = 35,940.96 × 17,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,001.66x = 638,034,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,034,704.21/24,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.94

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