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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.52, 36,417.32 and 17,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.52, 36,417.32 and 17,348.96 is: 26,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.52 : 36,417.32 = 17,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.52/36,417.32 = 17,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.52x = 36,417.32 × 17,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.52x = 631,802,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,802,627.99/24,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.90

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