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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.54, 26,415.98 and 4,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.54, 26,415.98 and 4,462.92 is: 6,694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.54 : 26,415.98 = 4,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.54/26,415.98 = 4,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.54x = 26,415.98 × 4,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.54x = 117,892,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,892,405.46/17,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.42

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