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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.82, 37,268.73 and 17,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.82, 37,268.73 and 17,030.94 is: 25,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.82 : 37,268.73 = 17,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.82/37,268.73 = 17,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.82x = 37,268.73 × 17,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.82x = 634,721,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,721,504.51/24,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.41

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