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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.31, 37,153.49 and 17,294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.31, 37,153.49 and 17,294.31 is: 25,880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.31 : 37,153.49 = 17,294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.31/37,153.49 = 17,294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.31x = 37,153.49 × 17,294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.31x = 642,543,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,543,887.17/24,827.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.53

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