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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.60, 39,009.90 and 17,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.60, 39,009.90 and 17,712.20 is: 26,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.60 : 39,009.90 = 17,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.60/39,009.90 = 17,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.60x = 39,009.90 × 17,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.60x = 690,951,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,951,150.78/26,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.30

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