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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.03, 36,048.02 and 17,499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.03, 36,048.02 and 17,499.77 is: 26,249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.03 : 36,048.02 = 17,499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.03/36,048.02 = 17,499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.03x = 36,048.02 × 17,499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.03x = 630,831,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,831,878.72/24,032.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.63

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