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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.16, 38,980.98 and 17,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.16, 38,980.98 and 17,727.48 is: 26,538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.16 : 38,980.98 = 17,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.16/38,980.98 = 17,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.16x = 38,980.98 × 17,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.16x = 691,034,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,034,543.33/26,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.28

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