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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,737.33, 37,044.47 and 17,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,737.33, 37,044.47 and 17,307 is: 25,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,737.33 : 37,044.47 = 17,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,737.33/37,044.47 = 17,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,737.33x = 37,044.47 × 17,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,737.33x = 641,128,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,128,685.56/24,737.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,917.45

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