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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.46, 37,265.10 and 17,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.46, 37,265.10 and 17,365.62 is: 26,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.46 : 37,265.10 = 17,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.46/37,265.10 = 17,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.46x = 37,265.10 × 17,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.46x = 647,131,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,131,379.54/24,869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.13

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