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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.91, 26,780.93 and 4,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.91, 26,780.93 and 4,705.29 is: 7,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.91 : 26,780.93 = 4,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.91/26,780.93 = 4,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.91x = 26,780.93 × 4,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.91x = 126,012,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,012,036.24/17,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.35

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