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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.41, 25,995.78 and 4,849.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.41, 25,995.78 and 4,849.47 is: 7,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.41 : 25,995.78 = 4,849.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.41/25,995.78 = 4,849.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.41x = 25,995.78 × 4,849.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.41x = 126,065,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,065,755.24/17,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.67

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