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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.92, 26,071.40 and 4,900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.92, 26,071.40 and 4,900.84 is: 7,351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.92 : 26,071.40 = 4,900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.92/26,071.40 = 4,900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.92x = 26,071.40 × 4,900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.92x = 127,771,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,771,759.98/17,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.27

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