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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.80, 36,053.70 and 17,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.80, 36,053.70 and 17,037.40 is: 25,556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.80 : 36,053.70 = 17,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.80/36,053.70 = 17,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.80x = 36,053.70 × 17,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.80x = 614,261,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,261,308.38/24,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,556.10

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