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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.60, 36,564.30 and 17,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.60, 36,564.30 and 17,776.20 is: 26,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.60 : 36,564.30 = 17,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.60/36,564.30 = 17,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.60x = 36,564.30 × 17,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.60x = 649,974,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,974,309.66/24,366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.81

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