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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.94, 36,056.61 and 17,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.94, 36,056.61 and 17,417.66 is: 26,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.94 : 36,056.61 = 17,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.94/36,056.61 = 17,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.94x = 36,056.61 × 17,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.94x = 628,021,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,021,593.45/24,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,103.47

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