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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.20, 26,731.80 and 4,674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.20, 26,731.80 and 4,674.90 is: 7,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.20 : 26,731.80 = 4,674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.20/26,731.80 = 4,674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.20x = 26,731.80 × 4,674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.20x = 124,968,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,968,491.82/17,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.35

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