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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.61, 37,257.86 and 17,475.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.61, 37,257.86 and 17,475.98 is: 26,213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.61 : 37,257.86 = 17,475.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.61/37,257.86 = 17,475.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.61x = 37,257.86 × 17,475.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.61x = 651,117,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,117,342.53/24,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.93

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