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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054.44, 36,049.89 and 17,413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054.44, 36,049.89 and 17,413.15 is: 26,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054.44 : 36,049.89 = 17,413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054.44/36,049.89 = 17,413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054.44x = 36,049.89 × 17,413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054.44x = 627,742,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,742,139.29/24,054.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.72

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