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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.82, 36,715.11 and 17,558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.82, 36,715.11 and 17,558.02 is: 26,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.82 : 36,715.11 = 17,558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.82/36,715.11 = 17,558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.82x = 36,715.11 × 17,558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.82x = 644,644,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,644,635.68/24,498.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,313.29

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