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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.36, 37,026.72 and 17,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.36, 37,026.72 and 17,748.72 is: 26,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.36 : 37,026.72 = 17,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.36/37,026.72 = 17,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.36x = 37,026.72 × 17,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.36x = 657,176,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,176,885.80/24,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.40

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