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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.80, 36,023.40 and 17,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.80, 36,023.40 and 17,449.20 is: 26,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.80 : 36,023.40 = 17,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.80/36,023.40 = 17,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.80x = 36,023.40 × 17,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.80x = 628,579,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,579,511.28/24,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,126.80

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