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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.36, 37,028.22 and 17,749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.36, 37,028.22 and 17,749.72 is: 26,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.36 : 37,028.22 = 17,749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.36/37,028.22 = 17,749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.36x = 37,028.22 × 17,749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.36x = 657,240,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,240,537.10/24,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,640.90

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