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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.88, 36,650.08 and 17,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.88, 36,650.08 and 17,854.72 is: 26,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.88 : 36,650.08 = 17,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.88/36,650.08 = 17,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.88x = 36,650.08 × 17,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.88x = 654,376,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,376,916.38/24,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,754.17

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