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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.85, 37,183.35 and 17,426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.85, 37,183.35 and 17,426.25 is: 26,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.85 : 37,183.35 = 17,426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.85/37,183.35 = 17,426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.85x = 37,183.35 × 17,426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.85x = 647,966,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,966,352.94/24,788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.43

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