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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.37, 26,263.85 and 5,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.37, 26,263.85 and 5,029.70 is: 7,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.37 : 26,263.85 = 5,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.37/26,263.85 = 5,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.37x = 26,263.85 × 5,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.37x = 132,099,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,099,129.88/17,509.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.48

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