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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.52, 36,432.28 and 17,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.52, 36,432.28 and 17,358.96 is: 26,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.52 : 36,432.28 = 17,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.52/36,432.28 = 17,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.52x = 36,432.28 × 17,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.52x = 632,426,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,426,491.23/24,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.87

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