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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.29, 26,199.50 and 4,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.29, 26,199.50 and 4,985.08 is: 7,478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.29 : 26,199.50 = 4,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.29/26,199.50 = 4,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.29x = 26,199.50 × 4,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.29x = 130,606,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,606,603.46/17,465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.07

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