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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.74, 37,446.08 and 17,580.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.74, 37,446.08 and 17,580.65 is: 26,341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.74 : 37,446.08 = 17,580.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.74/37,446.08 = 17,580.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.74x = 37,446.08 × 17,580.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.74x = 658,326,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,326,151.22/24,991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.75

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