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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.58, 26,899.37 and 10,050.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.58, 26,899.37 and 10,050.87 is: 15,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.58 : 26,899.37 = 10,050.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.58/26,899.37 = 10,050.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.58x = 26,899.37 × 10,050.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.58x = 270,362,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,362,070.95/17,944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.50

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