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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.12, 35,968.86 and 17,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.12, 35,968.86 and 17,626.99 is: 26,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.12 : 35,968.86 = 17,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.12/35,968.86 = 17,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.12x = 35,968.86 × 17,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.12x = 634,022,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,022,735.53/24,002.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,415.29

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