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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.91, 26,612.81 and 5,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.91, 26,612.81 and 5,262.01 is: 7,891.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.91 : 26,612.81 = 5,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.91/26,612.81 = 5,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.91x = 26,612.81 × 5,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.91x = 140,036,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,036,872.35/17,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.67

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