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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.60, 36,062.40 and 17,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.60, 36,062.40 and 17,043.20 is: 25,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.60 : 36,062.40 = 17,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.60/36,062.40 = 17,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.60x = 36,062.40 × 17,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.60x = 614,618,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,618,695.68/24,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.80

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