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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.02, 26,040.30 and 4,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.02, 26,040.30 and 4,879.08 is: 7,319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.02 : 26,040.30 = 4,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.02/26,040.30 = 4,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.02x = 26,040.30 × 4,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.02x = 127,052,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,052,706.92/17,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.12

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