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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.30, 37,458.45 and 17,099.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.30, 37,458.45 and 17,099.10 is: 25,648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.30 : 37,458.45 = 17,099.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.30/37,458.45 = 17,099.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.30x = 37,458.45 × 17,099.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.30x = 640,505,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,505,782.40/24,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,648.65

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