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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,978.67, 26,966.03 and 4,830.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,978.67, 26,966.03 and 4,830.03 is: 7,244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,978.67 : 26,966.03 = 4,830.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,978.67/26,966.03 = 4,830.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,978.67x = 26,966.03 × 4,830.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,978.67x = 130,246,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,246,709.73/17,978.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.51

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