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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.57, 37,292.37 and 17,046.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.57, 37,292.37 and 17,046.69 is: 25,570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.57 : 37,292.37 = 17,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.57/37,292.37 = 17,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.57x = 37,292.37 × 17,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.57x = 635,711,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,711,470.76/24,861.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,570.05

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