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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.32, 37,356.48 and 17,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.32, 37,356.48 and 17,089.44 is: 25,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.32 : 37,356.48 = 17,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.32/37,356.48 = 17,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.32x = 37,356.48 × 17,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.32x = 638,401,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,401,323.57/24,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.16

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