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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.24, 37,430.78 and 17,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.24, 37,430.78 and 17,592.60 is: 26,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.24 : 37,430.78 = 17,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.24/37,430.78 = 17,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.24x = 37,430.78 × 17,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.24x = 658,504,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,504,652.27/24,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.99

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