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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.11, 26,175.30 and 4,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.11, 26,175.30 and 4,970.11 is: 7,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.11 : 26,175.30 = 4,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.11/26,175.30 = 4,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.11x = 26,175.30 × 4,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.11x = 130,094,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,094,095.43/17,450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,455.20

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