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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.10, 36,563.55 and 17,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.10, 36,563.55 and 17,775.70 is: 26,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.10 : 36,563.55 = 17,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.10/36,563.55 = 17,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.10x = 36,563.55 × 17,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.10x = 649,942,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,942,695.74/24,366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.06

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