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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.60, 36,550.80 and 17,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.60, 36,550.80 and 17,767.20 is: 26,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.60 : 36,550.80 = 17,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.60/36,550.80 = 17,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.60x = 36,550.80 × 17,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.60x = 649,405,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,405,373.76/24,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.30

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