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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465,157.40, 36,709,545.90 and 17,261,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465,157.40, 36,709,545.90 and 17,261,179.40 is: 25,900,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465,157.40 : 36,709,545.90 = 17,261,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465,157.40/36,709,545.90 = 17,261,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465,157.40x = 36,709,545.90 × 17,261,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465,157.40x = 633,650,057,472,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,650,057,472,434.38/24,465,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900,101.40

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