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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.90, 36,046.34 and 17,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.90, 36,046.34 and 17,498.64 is: 26,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.90 : 36,046.34 = 17,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.90/36,046.34 = 17,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.90x = 36,046.34 × 17,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.90x = 630,761,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,761,839.48/24,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,247.95

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