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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.96, 37,480.92 and 17,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.96, 37,480.92 and 17,060.72 is: 25,603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.96 : 37,480.92 = 17,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.96/37,480.92 = 17,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.96x = 37,480.92 × 17,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.96x = 639,451,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,451,481.46/24,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.70

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