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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.96, 26,185.98 and 4,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.96, 26,185.98 and 4,979.68 is: 7,468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.96 : 26,185.98 = 4,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.96/26,185.98 = 4,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.96x = 26,185.98 × 4,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.96x = 130,397,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,397,754.10/17,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.39

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