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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.20, 37,160.92 and 17,168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.20, 37,160.92 and 17,168.46 is: 25,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.20 : 37,160.92 = 17,168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.20/37,160.92 = 17,168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.20x = 37,160.92 × 17,168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.20x = 637,995,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,995,682.74/24,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,752.43

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