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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.72, 36,340.56 and 17,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.72, 36,340.56 and 17,701.32 is: 26,497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.72 : 36,340.56 = 17,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.72/36,340.56 = 17,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.72x = 36,340.56 × 17,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.72x = 643,275,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,275,881.54/24,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,497.64

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