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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.40, 36,659.10 and 17,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.40, 36,659.10 and 17,066.60 is: 25,599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.40 : 36,659.10 = 17,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.40/36,659.10 = 17,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.40x = 36,659.10 × 17,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.40x = 625,646,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,646,196.06/24,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.90

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