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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.32, 36,180.44 and 17,080.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.32, 36,180.44 and 17,080.64 is: 25,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.32 : 36,180.44 = 17,080.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.32/36,180.44 = 17,080.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.32x = 36,180.44 × 17,080.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.32x = 617,985,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,985,070.68/24,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.29

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