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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.50, 26,012.97 and 5,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.50, 26,012.97 and 5,029.50 is: 7,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.50 : 26,012.97 = 5,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.50/26,012.97 = 5,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.50x = 26,012.97 × 5,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.50x = 130,832,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,832,232.62/17,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.46

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