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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,646.76, 36,969.58 and 16,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,646.76, 36,969.58 and 16,729.52 is: 25,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,646.76 : 36,969.58 = 16,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,646.76/36,969.58 = 16,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,646.76x = 36,969.58 × 16,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,646.76x = 618,483,328.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,483,328.00/24,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,093.90

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