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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.74, 26,965.97 and 4,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.74, 26,965.97 and 4,832.23 is: 7,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.74 : 26,965.97 = 4,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.74/26,965.97 = 4,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.74x = 26,965.97 × 4,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.74x = 130,305,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,305,695.76/17,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,247.36

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