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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.60, 36,063.90 and 17,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.60, 36,063.90 and 17,044.20 is: 25,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.60 : 36,063.90 = 17,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.60/36,063.90 = 17,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.60x = 36,063.90 × 17,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.60x = 614,680,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,680,324.38/24,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.30

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