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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.04, 36,234.90 and 17,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.04, 36,234.90 and 17,901.24 is: 26,890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.04 : 36,234.90 = 17,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.04/36,234.90 = 17,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.04x = 36,234.90 × 17,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.04x = 648,649,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,649,641.28/24,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,890.33

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