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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.62, 36,950.54 and 17,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.62, 36,950.54 and 17,663.24 is: 26,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.62 : 36,950.54 = 17,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.62/36,950.54 = 17,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.62x = 36,950.54 × 17,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.62x = 652,666,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,666,256.15/24,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.39

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