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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.40, 36,828.60 and 17,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.40, 36,828.60 and 17,035.60 is: 25,553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.40 : 36,828.60 = 17,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.40/36,828.60 = 17,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.40x = 36,828.60 × 17,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.40x = 627,397,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,397,298.16/24,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,553.40

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