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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.80, 37,357.20 and 17,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.80, 37,357.20 and 17,031.60 is: 25,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.80 : 37,357.20 = 17,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.80/37,357.20 = 17,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.80x = 37,357.20 × 17,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.80x = 636,252,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,252,887.52/24,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.40

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