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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.68, 39,099.17 and 17,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.68, 39,099.17 and 17,298.68 is: 25,967.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.68 : 39,099.17 = 17,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.68/39,099.17 = 17,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.68x = 39,099.17 × 17,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.68x = 676,363,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,363,877.85/26,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,967.38

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