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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.62, 26,751.40 and 4,689.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.62, 26,751.40 and 4,689.02 is: 7,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.62 : 26,751.40 = 4,689.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.62/26,751.40 = 4,689.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.62x = 26,751.40 × 4,689.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.62x = 125,437,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,437,904.78/17,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.00

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