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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.12, 39,084.72 and 17,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.12, 39,084.72 and 17,286.16 is: 25,938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.12 : 39,084.72 = 17,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.12/39,084.72 = 17,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.12x = 39,084.72 × 17,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.12x = 675,624,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,624,723.48/26,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,938.56

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