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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879.41, 37,289.53 and 17,342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879.41, 37,289.53 and 17,342.23 is: 25,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879.41 : 37,289.53 = 17,342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879.41/37,289.53 = 17,342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879.41x = 37,289.53 × 17,342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879.41x = 646,683,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,683,605.85/24,879.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.72

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