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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.32, 36,063.48 and 17,890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.32, 36,063.48 and 17,890.64 is: 26,835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.32 : 36,063.48 = 17,890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.32/36,063.48 = 17,890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.32x = 36,063.48 × 17,890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.32x = 645,198,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,198,737.83/24,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,835.96

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