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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,758.58, 26,649.76 and 7,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,758.58, 26,649.76 and 7,370.34 is: 11,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,758.58 : 26,649.76 = 7,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,758.58/26,649.76 = 7,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,758.58x = 26,649.76 × 7,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,758.58x = 196,417,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,417,792.12/17,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.44

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