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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.80, 36,024.90 and 17,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.80, 36,024.90 and 17,450.20 is: 26,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.80 : 36,024.90 = 17,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.80/36,024.90 = 17,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.80x = 36,024.90 × 17,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.80x = 628,641,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,641,709.98/24,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.30

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