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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,066.87, 36,058.69 and 17,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,066.87, 36,058.69 and 17,034.96 is: 25,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,066.87 : 36,058.69 = 17,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,066.87/36,058.69 = 17,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,066.87x = 36,058.69 × 17,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,066.87x = 614,258,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,258,341.80/24,066.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.98

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