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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.50, 26,768.26 and 5,533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.50, 26,768.26 and 5,533.50 is: 8,300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.50 : 26,768.26 = 5,533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.50/26,768.26 = 5,533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.50x = 26,768.26 × 5,533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.50x = 148,122,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,122,166.71/17,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.25

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