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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.94, 26,050.41 and 4,888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.94, 26,050.41 and 4,888.22 is: 7,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.94 : 26,050.41 = 4,888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.94/26,050.41 = 4,888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.94x = 26,050.41 × 4,888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.94x = 127,340,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,340,004.92/17,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.32

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