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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.22, 39,014.42 and 17,148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.22, 39,014.42 and 17,148.42 is: 25,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.22 : 39,014.42 = 17,148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.22/39,014.42 = 17,148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.22x = 39,014.42 × 17,148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.22x = 669,035,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,035,574.47/26,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.22

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