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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.30, 36,005.55 and 17,491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.30, 36,005.55 and 17,491.30 is: 26,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.30 : 36,005.55 = 17,491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.30/36,005.55 = 17,491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.30x = 36,005.55 × 17,491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.30x = 629,783,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,783,876.72/24,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.94

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