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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.11, 36,030.25 and 17,399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.11, 36,030.25 and 17,399.97 is: 26,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.11 : 36,030.25 = 17,399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.11/36,030.25 = 17,399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.11x = 36,030.25 × 17,399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.11x = 626,925,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,925,269.09/24,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,077.22

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