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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.92, 36,008.30 and 17,426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.92, 36,008.30 and 17,426.18 is: 26,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.92 : 36,008.30 = 17,426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.92/36,008.30 = 17,426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.92x = 36,008.30 × 17,426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.92x = 627,487,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,487,117.29/24,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.66

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