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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.28, 36,459.48 and 17,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.28, 36,459.48 and 17,526.64 is: 26,290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.28 : 36,459.48 = 17,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.28/36,459.48 = 17,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.28x = 36,459.48 × 17,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.28x = 639,012,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,012,180.55/24,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,290.00

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