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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.08, 26,614.04 and 5,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.08, 26,614.04 and 5,261.09 is: 7,892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.08 : 26,614.04 = 5,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.08/26,614.04 = 5,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.08x = 26,614.04 × 5,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.08x = 140,018,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,018,700.33/17,740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.79

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