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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354.60, 36,546.30 and 17,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354.60, 36,546.30 and 17,764.20 is: 26,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354.60 : 36,546.30 = 17,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354.60/36,546.30 = 17,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354.60x = 36,546.30 × 17,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354.60x = 649,215,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,215,782.46/24,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.80

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