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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.70, 36,224.55 and 17,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.70, 36,224.55 and 17,496.90 is: 26,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.70 : 36,224.55 = 17,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.70/36,224.55 = 17,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.70x = 36,224.55 × 17,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.70x = 633,817,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,817,328.90/24,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.35

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