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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.60, 36,006.90 and 17,808.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.60, 36,006.90 and 17,808.10 is: 26,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.60 : 36,006.90 = 17,808.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.60/36,006.90 = 17,808.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.60x = 36,006.90 × 17,808.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.60x = 641,214,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,214,475.89/24,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.15

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