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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.66, 36,264.81 and 17,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.66, 36,264.81 and 17,031.49 is: 25,547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.66 : 36,264.81 = 17,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.66/36,264.81 = 17,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.66x = 36,264.81 × 17,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.66x = 617,643,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,643,722.07/24,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.11

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