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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.27, 37,424.61 and 17,045.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.27, 37,424.61 and 17,045.82 is: 25,554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.27 : 37,424.61 = 17,045.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.27/37,424.61 = 17,045.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.27x = 37,424.61 × 17,045.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.27x = 637,933,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,933,165.63/24,963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.87

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