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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.10, 36,007.65 and 17,808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.10, 36,007.65 and 17,808.60 is: 26,712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.10 : 36,007.65 = 17,808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.10/36,007.65 = 17,808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.10x = 36,007.65 × 17,808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.10x = 641,245,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,245,835.79/24,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.90

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