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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.46, 35,996.10 and 16,981.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.46, 35,996.10 and 16,981.30 is: 25,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.46 : 35,996.10 = 16,981.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.46/35,996.10 = 16,981.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.46x = 35,996.10 × 16,981.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.46x = 611,260,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,260,572.93/24,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.38

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