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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.76, 26,926.50 and 4,803.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.76, 26,926.50 and 4,803.11 is: 7,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.76 : 26,926.50 = 4,803.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.76/26,926.50 = 4,803.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.76x = 26,926.50 × 4,803.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.76x = 129,330,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,330,941.42/17,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.76

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