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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.46, 26,644.09 and 13,075.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.46, 26,644.09 and 13,075.75 is: 19,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.46 : 26,644.09 = 13,075.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.46/26,644.09 = 13,075.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.46x = 26,644.09 × 13,075.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.46x = 348,391,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,391,459.82/17,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.18

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