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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.32, 37,440.48 and 17,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.32, 37,440.48 and 17,145.44 is: 25,718.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.32 : 37,440.48 = 17,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.32/37,440.48 = 17,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.32x = 37,440.48 × 17,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.32x = 641,933,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,933,503.41/24,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,718.16

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