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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,681.60, 37,022.40 and 17,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,681.60, 37,022.40 and 17,270.40 is: 25,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,681.60 : 37,022.40 = 17,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,681.60/37,022.40 = 17,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,681.60x = 37,022.40 × 17,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,681.60x = 639,391,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,391,656.96/24,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,905.60

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