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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.98, 36,958.94 and 17,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.98, 36,958.94 and 17,510.32 is: 26,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.98 : 36,958.94 = 17,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.98/36,958.94 = 17,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.98x = 36,958.94 × 17,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.98x = 647,162,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,162,778.71/24,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.61

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