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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.28, 35,981.93 and 17,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.28, 35,981.93 and 17,753.58 is: 26,577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.28 : 35,981.93 = 17,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.28/35,981.93 = 17,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.28x = 35,981.93 × 17,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.28x = 638,807,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,807,984.04/24,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.93

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