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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.40, 36,512.10 and 17,712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.40, 36,512.10 and 17,712.90 is: 26,510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.40 : 36,512.10 = 17,712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.40/36,512.10 = 17,712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.40x = 36,512.10 × 17,712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.40x = 646,735,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,735,176.09/24,395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,510.54

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