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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.78, 26,411.67 and 4,461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.78, 26,411.67 and 4,461.18 is: 6,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.78 : 26,411.67 = 4,461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.78/26,411.67 = 4,461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.78x = 26,411.67 × 4,461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.78x = 117,827,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,827,114.93/17,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.76

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