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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.41, 26,071.82 and 4,902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.41, 26,071.82 and 4,902.11 is: 7,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.41 : 26,071.82 = 4,902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.41/26,071.82 = 4,902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.41x = 26,071.82 × 4,902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.41x = 127,806,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,806,905.03/17,382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.66

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