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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.30, 26,446.65 and 5,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.30, 26,446.65 and 5,150.30 is: 7,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.30 : 26,446.65 = 5,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.30/26,446.65 = 5,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.30x = 26,446.65 × 5,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.30x = 136,208,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,208,181.50/17,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.80

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