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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.81, 26,524.22 and 4,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.81, 26,524.22 and 4,535.18 is: 6,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.81 : 26,524.22 = 4,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.81/26,524.22 = 4,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.81x = 26,524.22 × 4,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.81x = 120,292,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,292,143.58/17,682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.77

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