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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.61, 26,371.48 and 4,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.61, 26,371.48 and 4,932.24 is: 7,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.61 : 26,371.48 = 4,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.61/26,371.48 = 4,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.61x = 26,371.48 × 4,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.61x = 130,070,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,070,454.58/17,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.10

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