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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.02, 26,966.04 and 5,495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.02, 26,966.04 and 5,495.62 is: 8,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.02 : 26,966.04 = 5,495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.02/26,966.04 = 5,495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.02x = 26,966.04 × 5,495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.02x = 148,195,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,195,108.74/17,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.50

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