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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,914.40, 37,371.60 and 17,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,914.40, 37,371.60 and 17,041.20 is: 25,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,914.40 : 37,371.60 = 17,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,914.40/37,371.60 = 17,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,914.40x = 37,371.60 × 17,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,914.40x = 636,856,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,856,909.92/24,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.80

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