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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.40, 36,555.60 and 17,741.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.40, 36,555.60 and 17,741.90 is: 26,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.40 : 36,555.60 = 17,741.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.40/36,555.60 = 17,741.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.40x = 36,555.60 × 17,741.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.40x = 648,565,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,565,799.64/24,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,554.01

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