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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.60, 36,541.80 and 17,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.60, 36,541.80 and 17,761.20 is: 26,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.60 : 36,541.80 = 17,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.60/36,541.80 = 17,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.60x = 36,541.80 × 17,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.60x = 649,026,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,026,218.16/24,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.30

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