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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.76, 26,302.89 and 5,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.76, 26,302.89 and 5,055.45 is: 7,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.76 : 26,302.89 = 5,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.76/26,302.89 = 5,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.76x = 26,302.89 × 5,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.76x = 132,972,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,972,945.25/17,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.09

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