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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.10, 36,560.55 and 17,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.10, 36,560.55 and 17,773.70 is: 26,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.10 : 36,560.55 = 17,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.10/36,560.55 = 17,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.10x = 36,560.55 × 17,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.10x = 649,816,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,816,247.54/24,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,671.05

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