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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.40, 34,443.60 and 17,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.40, 34,443.60 and 17,026.28 is: 23,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.40 : 34,443.60 = 17,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.40/34,443.60 = 17,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.40x = 34,443.60 × 17,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.40x = 586,446,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,446,377.81/24,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,477.20

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