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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.05, 26,222.67 and 4,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.05, 26,222.67 and 4,999.26 is: 7,500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.05 : 26,222.67 = 4,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.05/26,222.67 = 4,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.05x = 26,222.67 × 4,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.05x = 131,093,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093,945.22/17,479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.06

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