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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.52, 37,106.34 and 17,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.52, 37,106.34 and 17,783.44 is: 26,612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.52 : 37,106.34 = 17,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.52/37,106.34 = 17,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.52x = 37,106.34 × 17,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.52x = 659,878,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,878,371.01/24,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.81

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