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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,781.73, 37,172.66 and 17,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,781.73, 37,172.66 and 17,419.12 is: 26,128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,781.73 : 37,172.66 = 17,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,781.73/37,172.66 = 17,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,781.73x = 37,172.66 × 17,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,781.73x = 647,514,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,514,845.23/24,781.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.72

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