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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.04, 36,231.90 and 17,899.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.04, 36,231.90 and 17,899.24 is: 26,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.04 : 36,231.90 = 17,899.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.04/36,231.90 = 17,899.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.04x = 36,231.90 × 17,899.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.04x = 648,523,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,523,473.76/24,120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,887.33

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