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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.48, 36,879.42 and 16,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.48, 36,879.42 and 16,703.72 is: 25,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.48 : 36,879.42 = 16,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.48/36,879.42 = 16,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.48x = 36,879.42 × 16,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.48x = 616,023,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,023,505.44/24,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,029.93

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