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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.83, 37,207.25 and 17,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.83, 37,207.25 and 17,442.24 is: 26,163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.83 : 37,207.25 = 17,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.83/37,207.25 = 17,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.83x = 37,207.25 × 17,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.83x = 648,977,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,977,622.91/24,804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.35

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