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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,846.57, 37,269.86 and 17,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,846.57, 37,269.86 and 17,031.69 is: 25,547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,846.57 : 37,269.86 = 17,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,846.57/37,269.86 = 17,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,846.57x = 37,269.86 × 17,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,846.57x = 634,768,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,768,616.70/24,846.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.54

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