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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.80, 36,090.90 and 17,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.80, 36,090.90 and 17,465.40 is: 26,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.80 : 36,090.90 = 17,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.80/36,090.90 = 17,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.80x = 36,090.90 × 17,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.80x = 630,342,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,342,004.86/24,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.50

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