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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,353.60, 36,530.40 and 17,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,353.60, 36,530.40 and 17,792.60 is: 26,688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,353.60 : 36,530.40 = 17,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,353.60/36,530.40 = 17,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,353.60x = 36,530.40 × 17,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,353.60x = 649,970,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,970,795.04/24,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.90

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