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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.87, 37,458.29 and 17,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.87, 37,458.29 and 17,588.76 is: 26,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.87 : 37,458.29 = 17,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.87/37,458.29 = 17,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.87x = 37,458.29 × 17,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.87x = 658,844,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,844,784.88/24,999.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,353.93

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