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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,456.58, 36,657.31 and 17,038.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,456.58, 36,657.31 and 17,038.55 is: 25,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,456.58 : 36,657.31 = 17,038.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,456.58/36,657.31 = 17,038.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,456.58x = 36,657.31 × 17,038.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,456.58x = 624,587,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,587,490.29/24,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.62

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