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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.88, 36,509.69 and 17,724.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.88, 36,509.69 and 17,724.06 is: 26,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.88 : 36,509.69 = 17,724.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.88/36,509.69 = 17,724.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.88x = 36,509.69 × 17,724.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.88x = 647,099,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,099,936.14/24,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.13

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