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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,530.20, 36,795.30 and 17,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,530.20, 36,795.30 and 17,618.20 is: 26,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530.20 : 36,795.30 = 17,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530.20/36,795.30 = 17,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530.20x = 36,795.30 × 17,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530.20x = 648,266,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,266,954.46/24,530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,427.30

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