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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,045.24, 36,040.98 and 17,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,045.24, 36,040.98 and 17,133.24 is: 25,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,045.24 : 36,040.98 = 17,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,045.24/36,040.98 = 17,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,045.24x = 36,040.98 × 17,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,045.24x = 617,498,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,498,760.18/24,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,680.71

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