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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.72, 26,775.88 and 4,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.72, 26,775.88 and 4,702 is: 7,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.72 : 26,775.88 = 4,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.72/26,775.88 = 4,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.72x = 26,775.88 × 4,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.72x = 125,900,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,900,187.76/17,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.34

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