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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.60, 36,570.90 and 17,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.60, 36,570.90 and 17,819.60 is: 26,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.60 : 36,570.90 = 17,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.60/36,570.90 = 17,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.60x = 36,570.90 × 17,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.60x = 651,678,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,678,809.64/24,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.40

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