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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.82, 26,069.70 and 4,899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.82, 26,069.70 and 4,899.82 is: 7,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.82 : 26,069.70 = 4,899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.82/26,069.70 = 4,899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.82x = 26,069.70 × 4,899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.82x = 127,736,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,736,837.45/17,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.72

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