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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.04, 26,188.68 and 4,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.04, 26,188.68 and 4,979.04 is: 7,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.04 : 26,188.68 = 4,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.04/26,188.68 = 4,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.04x = 26,188.68 × 4,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.04x = 130,394,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,394,485.27/17,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.59

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