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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.30, 36,999.45 and 17,667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.30, 36,999.45 and 17,667.90 is: 26,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.30 : 36,999.45 = 17,667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.30/36,999.45 = 17,667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.30x = 36,999.45 × 17,667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.30x = 653,702,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,702,582.66/24,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.85

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