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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.54, 36,129.57 and 17,806.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.54, 36,129.57 and 17,806.05 is: 26,676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.54 : 36,129.57 = 17,806.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.54/36,129.57 = 17,806.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.54x = 36,129.57 × 17,806.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.54x = 643,324,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,324,929.90/24,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.78

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