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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.48, 36,976.44 and 17,627.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.48, 36,976.44 and 17,627.15 is: 26,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.48 : 36,976.44 = 17,627.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.48/36,976.44 = 17,627.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.48x = 36,976.44 × 17,627.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.48x = 651,789,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,789,069.46/24,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,421.94

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