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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.85, 26,994.41 and 4,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.85, 26,994.41 and 4,848.54 is: 7,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.85 : 26,994.41 = 4,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.85/26,994.41 = 4,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.85x = 26,994.41 × 4,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.85x = 130,883,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,883,548.49/17,995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.98

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