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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.94, 26,048.92 and 4,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.94, 26,048.92 and 4,218.30 is: 6,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.94 : 26,048.92 = 4,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.94/26,048.92 = 4,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.94x = 26,048.92 × 4,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.94x = 109,882,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,882,159.24/17,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,327.45

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