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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.42, 26,441.11 and 4,980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.42, 26,441.11 and 4,980.06 is: 7,469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.42 : 26,441.11 = 4,980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.42/26,441.11 = 4,980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.42x = 26,441.11 × 4,980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.42x = 131,678,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,678,232.12/17,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.23

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