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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.70, 36,962.55 and 17,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.70, 36,962.55 and 17,999.70 is: 26,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.70 : 36,962.55 = 17,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.70/36,962.55 = 17,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.70x = 36,962.55 × 17,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.70x = 665,314,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,314,811.24/24,641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.55

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