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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.76, 37,490.79 and 17,608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.76, 37,490.79 and 17,608.63 is: 26,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.76 : 37,490.79 = 17,608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.76/37,490.79 = 17,608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.76x = 37,490.79 × 17,608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.76x = 660,161,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,161,449.52/24,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.28

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