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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.20, 36,658.80 and 17,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.20, 36,658.80 and 17,797.20 is: 26,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.20 : 36,658.80 = 17,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.20/36,658.80 = 17,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.20x = 36,658.80 × 17,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.20x = 652,423,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,423,995.36/24,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.80

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