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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.49, 36,673.16 and 17,879.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.49, 36,673.16 and 17,879.59 is: 26,832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.49 : 36,673.16 = 17,879.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.49/36,673.16 = 17,879.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.49x = 36,673.16 × 17,879.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.49x = 655,700,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,700,814.96/24,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,832.86

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