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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.07, 36,042.81 and 17,045.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.07, 36,042.81 and 17,045.16 is: 25,576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.07 : 36,042.81 = 17,045.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.07/36,042.81 = 17,045.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.07x = 36,042.81 × 17,045.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.07x = 614,355,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,355,463.30/24,020.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,576.76

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