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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.80, 36,530.40 and 17,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.80, 36,530.40 and 17,758.40 is: 26,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.80 : 36,530.40 = 17,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.80/36,530.40 = 17,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.80x = 36,530.40 × 17,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.80x = 648,721,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,721,455.36/24,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.14

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