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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.20, 36,744.30 and 17,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.20, 36,744.30 and 17,584.20 is: 26,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.20 : 36,744.30 = 17,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.20/36,744.30 = 17,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.20x = 36,744.30 × 17,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.20x = 646,119,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,119,120.06/24,496.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.30

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