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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.85, 26,995.91 and 4,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.85, 26,995.91 and 4,849.54 is: 7,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.85 : 26,995.91 = 4,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.85/26,995.91 = 4,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.85x = 26,995.91 × 4,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.85x = 130,917,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,917,745.38/17,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.48

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