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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.59, 26,612.34 and 5,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.59, 26,612.34 and 5,261.70 is: 7,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.59 : 26,612.34 = 5,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.59/26,612.34 = 5,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.59x = 26,612.34 × 5,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.59x = 140,026,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,026,149.38/17,744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.20

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