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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.79, 36,126.95 and 17,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.79, 36,126.95 and 17,804.30 is: 26,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.79 : 36,126.95 = 17,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.79/36,126.95 = 17,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.79x = 36,126.95 × 17,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.79x = 643,214,786.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,214,786.23/24,113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.15

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