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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.08, 26,621.55 and 5,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.08, 26,621.55 and 5,266.10 is: 7,900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.08 : 26,621.55 = 5,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.08/26,621.55 = 5,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.08x = 26,621.55 × 5,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.08x = 140,191,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,191,744.46/17,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.32

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