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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.26, 26,145.38 and 7,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.26, 26,145.38 and 7,049.30 is: 10,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.26 : 26,145.38 = 7,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.26/26,145.38 = 7,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.26x = 26,145.38 × 7,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.26x = 184,306,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,306,514.13/17,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.94

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