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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.44, 26,614.56 and 5,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.44, 26,614.56 and 5,261.46 is: 7,893.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.44 : 26,614.56 = 5,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.44/26,614.56 = 5,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.44x = 26,614.56 × 5,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.44x = 140,031,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,031,442.86/17,740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,893.35

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