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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.52, 26,615.80 and 6,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.52, 26,615.80 and 6,059.60 is: 9,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.52 : 26,615.80 = 6,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.52/26,615.80 = 6,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.52x = 26,615.80 × 6,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.52x = 161,281,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,281,101.68/17,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.50

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