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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.49, 26,590.95 and 6,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.49, 26,590.95 and 6,035.76 is: 9,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.49 : 26,590.95 = 6,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.49/26,590.95 = 6,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.49x = 26,590.95 × 6,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.49x = 160,496,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,496,592.37/17,726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.05

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