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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.80, 36,020.40 and 17,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.80, 36,020.40 and 17,447.20 is: 26,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.80 : 36,020.40 = 17,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.80/36,020.40 = 17,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.80x = 36,020.40 × 17,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.80x = 628,455,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,455,122.88/24,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,123.80

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