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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.22, 36,100.55 and 17,761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.22, 36,100.55 and 17,761.58 is: 26,607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.22 : 36,100.55 = 17,761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.22/36,100.55 = 17,761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.22x = 36,100.55 × 17,761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.22x = 641,202,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,202,806.87/24,098.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.89

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