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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.48, 39,006.30 and 17,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.48, 39,006.30 and 17,233.88 is: 25,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.48 : 39,006.30 = 17,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.48/39,006.30 = 17,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.48x = 39,006.30 × 17,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.48x = 672,229,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,229,893.44/26,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.72

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