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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.05, 26,626.77 and 6,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.05, 26,626.77 and 6,059.54 is: 9,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.05 : 26,626.77 = 6,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.05/26,626.77 = 6,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.05x = 26,626.77 × 6,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.05x = 161,345,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,345,844.75/17,749.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.39

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