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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.80, 37,131.30 and 17,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.80, 37,131.30 and 17,035.80 is: 25,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.80 : 37,131.30 = 17,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.80/37,131.30 = 17,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.80x = 37,131.30 × 17,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.80x = 632,561,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,561,400.54/24,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,494.38

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