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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.74, 37,430.03 and 17,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.74, 37,430.03 and 17,592.10 is: 26,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.74 : 37,430.03 = 17,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.74/37,430.03 = 17,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.74x = 37,430.03 × 17,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.74x = 658,472,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,472,742.80/24,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.24

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