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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.59, 26,444.79 and 5,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.59, 26,444.79 and 5,149.98 is: 7,723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.59 : 26,444.79 = 5,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.59/26,444.79 = 5,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.59x = 26,444.79 × 5,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.59x = 136,190,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,190,139.60/17,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.77

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