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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.46, 26,595.72 and 4,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.46, 26,595.72 and 4,581.72 is: 6,872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.46 : 26,595.72 = 4,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.46/26,595.72 = 4,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.46x = 26,595.72 × 4,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.46x = 121,854,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,854,142.24/17,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.98

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