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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,589.20, 36,825.48 and 17,551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,589.20, 36,825.48 and 17,551.92 is: 26,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,589.20 : 36,825.48 = 17,551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,589.20/36,825.48 = 17,551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,589.20x = 36,825.48 × 17,551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,589.20x = 646,357,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,357,878.92/24,589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,286.25

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