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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,296.06, 36,357.32 and 17,640.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,296.06, 36,357.32 and 17,640.30 is: 26,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,296.06 : 36,357.32 = 17,640.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,296.06/36,357.32 = 17,640.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,296.06x = 36,357.32 × 17,640.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,296.06x = 641,354,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,354,032.00/24,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,397.45

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