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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.48, 26,610.84 and 13,040.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.48, 26,610.84 and 13,040.49 is: 19,542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.48 : 26,610.84 = 13,040.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.48/26,610.84 = 13,040.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.48x = 26,610.84 × 13,040.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.48x = 347,018,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,018,392.91/17,757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.10

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