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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.54, 36,388.88 and 17,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.54, 36,388.88 and 17,329.98 is: 25,976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.54 : 36,388.88 = 17,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.54/36,388.88 = 17,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.54x = 36,388.88 × 17,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.54x = 630,618,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,618,562.62/24,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,976.46

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