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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.08, 26,920.80 and 4,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.08, 26,920.80 and 4,801.32 is: 7,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.08 : 26,920.80 = 4,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.08/26,920.80 = 4,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.08x = 26,920.80 × 4,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.08x = 129,255,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,255,375.46/17,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.03

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