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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,847.82, 37,271.74 and 17,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,847.82, 37,271.74 and 17,032.94 is: 25,549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,847.82 : 37,271.74 = 17,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,847.82/37,271.74 = 17,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,847.82x = 37,271.74 × 17,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,847.82x = 634,847,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,847,225.95/24,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.41

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