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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.49, 26,595.05 and 6,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.49, 26,595.05 and 6,633.30 is: 9,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.49 : 26,595.05 = 6,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.49/26,595.05 = 6,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.49x = 26,595.05 × 6,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.49x = 176,412,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,412,912.00/17,729.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.25

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