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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.49, 36,674.66 and 17,880.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.49, 36,674.66 and 17,880.59 is: 26,834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.49 : 36,674.66 = 17,880.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.49/36,674.66 = 17,880.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.49x = 36,674.66 × 17,880.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.49x = 655,764,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,764,558.85/24,437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.37

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