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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.10, 26,903.55 and 8,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.10, 26,903.55 and 8,075.30 is: 12,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.10 : 26,903.55 = 8,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.10/26,903.55 = 8,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.10x = 26,903.55 × 8,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.10x = 217,254,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,254,237.32/17,941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.30

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