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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,505.20, 36,757.80 and 17,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,505.20, 36,757.80 and 17,593.20 is: 26,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,505.20 : 36,757.80 = 17,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,505.20/36,757.80 = 17,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,505.20x = 36,757.80 × 17,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,505.20x = 646,687,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,687,326.96/24,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.80

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