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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.77, 37,423.85 and 17,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.77, 37,423.85 and 17,045.32 is: 25,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.77 : 37,423.85 = 17,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.77/37,423.85 = 17,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.77x = 37,423.85 × 17,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.77x = 637,901,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,901,498.88/24,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.12

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