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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,400.51, 36,609.74 and 17,435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,400.51, 36,609.74 and 17,435.34 is: 26,159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,400.51 : 36,609.74 = 17,435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,400.51/36,609.74 = 17,435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,400.51x = 36,609.74 × 17,435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,400.51x = 638,303,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,303,264.21/24,400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.42

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