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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,939.63, 37,369.62 and 17,457.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,939.63, 37,369.62 and 17,457.39 is: 26,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,939.63 : 37,369.62 = 17,457.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,939.63/37,369.62 = 17,457.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,939.63x = 37,369.62 × 17,457.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,939.63x = 652,376,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,376,030.49/24,939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.21

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