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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.48, 26,125.44 and 8,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.48, 26,125.44 and 8,050.80 is: 12,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.48 : 26,125.44 = 8,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.48/26,125.44 = 8,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.48x = 26,125.44 × 8,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.48x = 210,330,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,330,692.35/17,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.83

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