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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.93, 26,775.73 and 4,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.93, 26,775.73 and 4,705.30 is: 7,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.93 : 26,775.73 = 4,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.93/26,775.73 = 4,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.93x = 26,775.73 × 4,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.93x = 125,987,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,987,842.37/17,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.38

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