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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.80, 37,007.70 and 17,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.80, 37,007.70 and 17,673.40 is: 26,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.80 : 37,007.70 = 17,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.80/37,007.70 = 17,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.80x = 37,007.70 × 17,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.80x = 654,051,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,051,885.18/24,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,510.10

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