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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.73, 26,158.30 and 4,787.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.73, 26,158.30 and 4,787.54 is: 7,180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.73 : 26,158.30 = 4,787.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.73/26,158.30 = 4,787.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.73x = 26,158.30 × 4,787.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.73x = 125,233,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,233,764.82/17,440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.53

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