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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.48, 26,709.32 and 5,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.48, 26,709.32 and 5,326.52 is: 7,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.48 : 26,709.32 = 5,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.48/26,709.32 = 5,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.48x = 26,709.32 × 5,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.48x = 142,267,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,267,727.17/17,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.66

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