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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,107.82, 36,129.83 and 17,466.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,107.82, 36,129.83 and 17,466.63 is: 26,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,107.82 : 36,129.83 = 17,466.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,107.82/36,129.83 = 17,466.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,107.82x = 36,129.83 × 17,466.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,107.82x = 631,066,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,066,248.00/24,107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,176.83

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