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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.81, 36,474.15 and 17,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.81, 36,474.15 and 17,652.66 is: 26,460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.81 : 36,474.15 = 17,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.81/36,474.15 = 17,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.81x = 36,474.15 × 17,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.81x = 643,865,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,865,701.45/24,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.81

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