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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.24, 36,829.86 and 17,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.24, 36,829.86 and 17,477.80 is: 26,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.24 : 36,829.86 = 17,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.24/36,829.86 = 17,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.24x = 36,829.86 × 17,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.24x = 643,704,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,704,927.11/24,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.17

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