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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.27, 37,426.10 and 17,046.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.27, 37,426.10 and 17,046.82 is: 25,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.27 : 37,426.10 = 17,046.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.27/37,426.10 = 17,046.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.27x = 37,426.10 × 17,046.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.27x = 637,995,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,995,990.00/24,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,556.36

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