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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.60, 36,499.80 and 17,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.60, 36,499.80 and 17,779.60 is: 26,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.60 : 36,499.80 = 17,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.60/36,499.80 = 17,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.60x = 36,499.80 × 17,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.60x = 648,951,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,951,844.08/24,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,697.49

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