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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.40, 36,554.10 and 17,740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.40, 36,554.10 and 17,740.90 is: 26,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.40 : 36,554.10 = 17,740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.40/36,554.10 = 17,740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.40x = 36,554.10 × 17,740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.40x = 648,502,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,502,632.69/24,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.51

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