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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.80, 36,786.24 and 17,955.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.80, 36,786.24 and 17,955.03 is: 26,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.80 : 36,786.24 = 17,955.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.80/36,786.24 = 17,955.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.80x = 36,786.24 × 17,955.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.80x = 660,498,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,498,042.79/24,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.13

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