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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,019.35, 35,999.85 and 17,001.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,019.35, 35,999.85 and 17,001.42 is: 25,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,019.35 : 35,999.85 = 17,001.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,019.35/35,999.85 = 17,001.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,019.35x = 35,999.85 × 17,001.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,019.35x = 612,048,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,048,569.79/24,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,481.48

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