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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.14, 26,618.94 and 5,270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.14, 26,618.94 and 5,270.45 is: 7,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.14 : 26,618.94 = 5,270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.14/26,618.94 = 5,270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.14x = 26,618.94 × 5,270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.14x = 140,293,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,293,659.23/17,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.92

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