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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.95, 26,621.86 and 5,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.95, 26,621.86 and 5,268.02 is: 7,900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.95 : 26,621.86 = 5,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.95/26,621.86 = 5,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.95x = 26,621.86 × 5,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.95x = 140,244,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,244,490.92/17,750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.68

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