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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.53, 36,250.46 and 17,549.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.53, 36,250.46 and 17,549.62 is: 26,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.53 : 36,250.46 = 17,549.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.53/36,250.46 = 17,549.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.53x = 36,250.46 × 17,549.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.53x = 636,181,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,181,797.83/24,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.63

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