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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.32, 37,351.98 and 17,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.32, 37,351.98 and 17,086.44 is: 25,629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.32 : 37,351.98 = 17,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.32/37,351.98 = 17,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.32x = 37,351.98 × 17,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.32x = 638,212,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,212,365.15/24,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.66

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