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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.30, 36,786.99 and 17,955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.30, 36,786.99 and 17,955.53 is: 26,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.30 : 36,786.99 = 17,955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.30/36,786.99 = 17,955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.30x = 36,786.99 × 17,955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.30x = 660,529,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,529,902.55/24,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.88

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