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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.40, 26,445.60 and 5,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.40, 26,445.60 and 5,942.40 is: 8,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.40 : 26,445.60 = 5,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.40/26,445.60 = 5,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.40x = 26,445.60 × 5,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.40x = 157,150,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,150,333.44/17,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,913.60

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