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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.44, 26,039.58 and 7,492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.44, 26,039.58 and 7,492.78 is: 11,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.44 : 26,039.58 = 7,492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.44/26,039.58 = 7,492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.44x = 26,039.58 × 7,492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.44x = 195,108,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,108,844.23/17,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,238.70

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