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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,794.52, 37,104.84 and 17,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,794.52, 37,104.84 and 17,782.44 is: 26,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,794.52 : 37,104.84 = 17,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,794.52/37,104.84 = 17,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,794.52x = 37,104.84 × 17,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,794.52x = 659,814,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,814,591.01/24,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.31

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