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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.93, 36,824.04 and 17,980.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.93, 36,824.04 and 17,980.25 is: 26,984.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.93 : 36,824.04 = 17,980.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.93/36,824.04 = 17,980.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.93x = 36,824.04 × 17,980.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.93x = 662,105,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,105,261.09/24,536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.04

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