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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.70, 26,949.49 and 4,819.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.70, 26,949.49 and 4,819.05 is: 7,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.70 : 26,949.49 = 4,819.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.70/26,949.49 = 4,819.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.70x = 26,949.49 × 4,819.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.70x = 129,870,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,870,939.78/17,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.02

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