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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.98, 26,911.27 and 5,459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.98, 26,911.27 and 5,459.98 is: 8,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.98 : 26,911.27 = 5,459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.98/26,911.27 = 5,459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.98x = 26,911.27 × 5,459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.98x = 146,934,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,934,995.97/17,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.00

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