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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.04, 36,243.90 and 17,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.04, 36,243.90 and 17,907.24 is: 26,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.04 : 36,243.90 = 17,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.04/36,243.90 = 17,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.04x = 36,243.90 × 17,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.04x = 649,028,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,028,215.84/24,128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,899.33

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