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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,690.60, 37,009.98 and 17,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,690.60, 37,009.98 and 17,761.32 is: 26,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,690.60 : 37,009.98 = 17,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,690.60/37,009.98 = 17,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,690.60x = 37,009.98 × 17,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,690.60x = 657,346,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,346,097.97/24,690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.33

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