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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.57, 37,268.36 and 17,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.57, 37,268.36 and 17,030.69 is: 25,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.57 : 37,268.36 = 17,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.57/37,268.36 = 17,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.57x = 37,268.36 × 17,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.57x = 634,705,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,705,800.81/24,845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.04

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