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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.20, 36,546.30 and 17,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.20, 36,546.30 and 17,711.40 is: 26,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.20 : 36,546.30 = 17,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.20/36,546.30 = 17,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.20x = 36,546.30 × 17,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.20x = 647,286,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,286,137.82/24,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.10

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