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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.77, 37,422.35 and 17,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.77, 37,422.35 and 17,044.32 is: 25,552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.77 : 37,422.35 = 17,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.77/37,422.35 = 17,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.77x = 37,422.35 × 17,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.77x = 637,838,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,838,723.45/24,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.62

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