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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.29, 26,849.88 and 4,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.29, 26,849.88 and 4,754.68 is: 7,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.29 : 26,849.88 = 4,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.29/26,849.88 = 4,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.29x = 26,849.88 × 4,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.29x = 127,662,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,662,671.34/17,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.48

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