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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.60, 26,598.30 and 5,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.60, 26,598.30 and 5,250.60 is: 7,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.60 : 26,598.30 = 5,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.60/26,598.30 = 5,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.60x = 26,598.30 × 5,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.60x = 139,657,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,657,033.98/17,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,877.06

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