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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.61, 26,475.44 and 4,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.61, 26,475.44 and 4,998.31 is: 7,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.61 : 26,475.44 = 4,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.61/26,475.44 = 4,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.61x = 26,475.44 × 4,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.61x = 132,332,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,332,456.51/17,649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.76

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