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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.42, 26,073.27 and 8,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.42, 26,073.27 and 8,032.76 is: 12,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.42 : 26,073.27 = 8,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.42/26,073.27 = 8,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.42x = 26,073.27 × 8,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.42x = 209,440,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,440,320.33/17,405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.05

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