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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.33, 26,966.12 and 4,828.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.33, 26,966.12 and 4,828.41 is: 7,243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.33 : 26,966.12 = 4,828.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.33/26,966.12 = 4,828.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.33x = 26,966.12 × 4,828.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.33x = 130,203,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,203,459.33/17,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.05

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