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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.17, 36,022.88 and 17,395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.17, 36,022.88 and 17,395.02 is: 26,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.17 : 36,022.88 = 17,395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.17/36,022.88 = 17,395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.17x = 36,022.88 × 17,395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.17x = 626,618,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,618,631.08/24,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,069.83

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