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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.96, 36,324.25 and 17,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.96, 36,324.25 and 17,744.96 is: 26,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.96 : 36,324.25 = 17,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.96/36,324.25 = 17,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.96x = 36,324.25 × 17,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.96x = 644,572,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,572,363.28/24,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,520.20

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