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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.72, 39,012.17 and 17,146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.72, 39,012.17 and 17,146.91 is: 25,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.72 : 39,012.17 = 17,146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.72/39,012.17 = 17,146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.72x = 39,012.17 × 17,146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.72x = 668,938,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,938,179.69/26,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.96

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