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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.14, 26,629.44 and 5,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.14, 26,629.44 and 5,277.45 is: 7,913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.14 : 26,629.44 = 5,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.14/26,629.44 = 5,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.14x = 26,629.44 × 5,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.14x = 140,535,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,535,538.13/17,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.42

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