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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.71, 36,055.05 and 17,504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.71, 36,055.05 and 17,504.46 is: 26,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.71 : 36,055.05 = 17,504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.71/36,055.05 = 17,504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.71x = 36,055.05 × 17,504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.71x = 631,124,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,124,180.52/24,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.68

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