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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.52, 36,078.54 and 17,746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.52, 36,078.54 and 17,746.90 is: 26,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.52 : 36,078.54 = 17,746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.52/36,078.54 = 17,746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.52x = 36,078.54 × 17,746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.52x = 640,282,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,282,241.53/24,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.91

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