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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.78, 35,993.16 and 17,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.78, 35,993.16 and 17,761.08 is: 26,589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.78 : 35,993.16 = 17,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.78/35,993.16 = 17,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.78x = 35,993.16 × 17,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.78x = 639,277,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,277,394.21/24,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.16

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