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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.26, 38,971.53 and 17,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.26, 38,971.53 and 17,113.56 is: 25,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.26 : 38,971.53 = 17,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.26/38,971.53 = 17,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.26x = 38,971.53 × 17,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.26x = 666,941,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,941,616.95/26,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.72

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