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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.89, 36,049.33 and 17,500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.89, 36,049.33 and 17,500.64 is: 26,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.89 : 36,049.33 = 17,500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.89/36,049.33 = 17,500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.89x = 36,049.33 × 17,500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.89x = 630,886,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,886,346.57/24,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,250.96

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