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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.33, 26,618.52 and 6,059.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.33, 26,618.52 and 6,059.81 is: 9,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.33 : 26,618.52 = 6,059.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.33/26,618.52 = 6,059.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.33x = 26,618.52 × 6,059.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.33x = 161,303,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,303,262.95/17,749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.85

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