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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.06, 36,138.12 and 17,328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.06, 36,138.12 and 17,328.33 is: 26,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.06 : 36,138.12 = 17,328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.06/36,138.12 = 17,328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.06x = 36,138.12 × 17,328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.06x = 626,213,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,213,333.92/24,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.32

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