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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,734.60, 37,101.90 and 17,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,734.60, 37,101.90 and 17,347.40 is: 26,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,734.60 : 37,101.90 = 17,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,734.60/37,101.90 = 17,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,734.60x = 37,101.90 × 17,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,734.60x = 643,621,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,621,500.06/24,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.10

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