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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.94, 26,382.47 and 4,440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.94, 26,382.47 and 4,440.57 is: 6,660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.94 : 26,382.47 = 4,440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.94/26,382.47 = 4,440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.94x = 26,382.47 × 4,440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.94x = 117,153,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,153,182.61/17,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.62

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