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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.06, 26,225.68 and 5,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.06, 26,225.68 and 5,001.26 is: 7,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.06 : 26,225.68 = 5,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.06/26,225.68 = 5,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.06x = 26,225.68 × 5,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.06x = 131,161,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,161,444.36/17,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.06

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