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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.63, 36,138.75 and 17,081.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.63, 36,138.75 and 17,081.19 is: 25,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.63 : 36,138.75 = 17,081.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.63/36,138.75 = 17,081.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.63x = 36,138.75 × 17,081.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.63x = 617,292,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,292,855.11/24,087.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.97

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