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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,847.57, 37,271.36 and 17,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,847.57, 37,271.36 and 17,032.69 is: 25,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,847.57 : 37,271.36 = 17,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,847.57/37,271.36 = 17,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,847.57x = 37,271.36 × 17,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,847.57x = 634,831,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,831,520.76/24,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.04

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