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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.50, 26,438.26 and 5,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.50, 26,438.26 and 5,313.50 is: 7,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.50 : 26,438.26 = 5,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.50/26,438.26 = 5,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.50x = 26,438.26 × 5,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.50x = 140,479,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,479,694.51/17,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.25

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