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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.24, 36,042.48 and 17,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.24, 36,042.48 and 17,134.24 is: 25,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.24 : 36,042.48 = 17,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.24/36,042.48 = 17,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.24x = 36,042.48 × 17,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.24x = 617,560,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,560,502.52/24,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.21

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