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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.08, 26,771.59 and 4,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.08, 26,771.59 and 4,702.48 is: 7,053.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.08 : 26,771.59 = 4,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.08/26,771.59 = 4,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.08x = 26,771.59 × 4,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.08x = 125,892,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,892,866.54/17,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.19

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