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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.30, 26,615.86 and 5,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.30, 26,615.86 and 5,262.30 is: 7,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.30 : 26,615.86 = 5,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.30/26,615.86 = 5,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.30x = 26,615.86 × 5,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.30x = 140,060,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,060,640.08/17,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,894.61

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