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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.78, 26,048.72 and 4,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.78, 26,048.72 and 4,218.13 is: 6,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.78 : 26,048.72 = 4,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.78/26,048.72 = 4,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.78x = 26,048.72 × 4,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.78x = 109,876,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,876,887.29/17,365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,327.21

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