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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.27, 36,650.36 and 17,864.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.27, 36,650.36 and 17,864.37 is: 26,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.27 : 36,650.36 = 17,864.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.27/36,650.36 = 17,864.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.27x = 36,650.36 × 17,864.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.27x = 654,735,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,735,714.29/24,421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,810.06

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