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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,537.93, 36,825.54 and 17,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,537.93, 36,825.54 and 17,981.25 is: 26,985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,537.93 : 36,825.54 = 17,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,537.93/36,825.54 = 17,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,537.93x = 36,825.54 × 17,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,537.93x = 662,169,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,169,241.13/24,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,985.54

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