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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.55, 26,139.33 and 4,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.55, 26,139.33 and 4,944.60 is: 7,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.55 : 26,139.33 = 4,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.55/26,139.33 = 4,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.55x = 26,139.33 × 4,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.55x = 129,248,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,248,506.40/17,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.18

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