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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354, 36,532.80 and 17,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354, 36,532.80 and 17,821.44 is: 26,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354 : 36,532.80 = 17,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354/36,532.80 = 17,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354x = 36,532.80 × 17,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354x = 651,067,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,067,103.23/24,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.48

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