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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,435.91, 36,502.25 and 17,719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,435.91, 36,502.25 and 17,719.08 is: 26,468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,435.91 : 36,502.25 = 17,719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,435.91/36,502.25 = 17,719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,435.91x = 36,502.25 × 17,719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,435.91x = 646,786,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,786,292.69/24,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.69

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