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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.01, 37,009.36 and 16,672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.01, 37,009.36 and 16,672.58 is: 25,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.01 : 37,009.36 = 16,672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.01/37,009.36 = 16,672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.01x = 37,009.36 × 16,672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.01x = 617,041,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,041,515.35/24,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,031.08

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