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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.45, 36,045.67 and 17,498.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.45, 36,045.67 and 17,498.21 is: 26,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.45 : 36,045.67 = 17,498.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.45/36,045.67 = 17,498.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.45x = 36,045.67 × 17,498.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.45x = 630,734,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,734,523.02/24,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,247.30

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