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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.50, 26,021.07 and 5,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.50, 26,021.07 and 5,032.50 is: 7,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.50 : 26,021.07 = 5,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.50/26,021.07 = 5,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.50x = 26,021.07 × 5,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.50x = 130,951,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,951,034.78/17,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.00

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