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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.40, 38,913.90 and 17,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.40, 38,913.90 and 17,259.40 is: 25,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.40 : 38,913.90 = 17,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.40/38,913.90 = 17,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.40x = 38,913.90 × 17,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.40x = 671,630,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,630,565.66/26,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.59

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