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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.64, 37,354.68 and 17,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.64, 37,354.68 and 17,447.40 is: 26,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.64 : 37,354.68 = 17,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.64/37,354.68 = 17,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.64x = 37,354.68 × 17,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.64x = 651,742,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,742,043.83/24,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.26

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