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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.45, 36,042.67 and 17,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.45, 36,042.67 and 17,496.20 is: 26,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.45 : 36,042.67 = 17,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.45/36,042.67 = 17,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.45x = 36,042.67 × 17,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.45x = 630,609,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,609,874.83/24,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.30

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