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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.87, 37,453.36 and 17,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.87, 37,453.36 and 17,410.36 is: 26,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.87 : 37,453.36 = 17,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.87/37,453.36 = 17,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.87x = 37,453.36 × 17,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.87x = 652,076,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,076,293.54/24,955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.18

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