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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.44, 36,706.41 and 17,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.44, 36,706.41 and 17,054.64 is: 25,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.44 : 36,706.41 = 17,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.44/36,706.41 = 17,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.44x = 36,706.41 × 17,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.44x = 626,014,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,014,608.24/24,490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.59

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