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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.06, 26,591.61 and 6,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.06, 26,591.61 and 6,041.18 is: 9,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.06 : 26,591.61 = 6,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.06/26,591.61 = 6,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.06x = 26,591.61 × 6,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.06x = 160,644,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,644,702.50/17,726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.63

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