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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.60, 39,008.40 and 17,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.60, 39,008.40 and 17,711.20 is: 26,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.60 : 39,008.40 = 17,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.60/39,008.40 = 17,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.60x = 39,008.40 × 17,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.60x = 690,885,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,885,574.08/26,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,566.80

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