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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.46, 35,979.60 and 16,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.46, 35,979.60 and 16,970.30 is: 25,410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.46 : 35,979.60 = 16,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.46/35,979.60 = 16,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.46x = 35,979.60 × 16,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.46x = 610,584,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,584,605.88/24,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.89

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