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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.39, 36,391.08 and 17,232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.39, 36,391.08 and 17,232.31 is: 25,865.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.39 : 36,391.08 = 17,232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.39/36,391.08 = 17,232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.39x = 36,391.08 × 17,232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.39x = 627,102,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,102,371.79/24,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,865.88

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