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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.98, 37,029.42 and 17,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.98, 37,029.42 and 17,650.26 is: 26,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.98 : 37,029.42 = 17,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.98/37,029.42 = 17,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.98x = 37,029.42 × 17,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.98x = 653,578,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,578,890.65/24,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,453.21

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