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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.18, 39,101.43 and 17,300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.18, 39,101.43 and 17,300.18 is: 25,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.18 : 39,101.43 = 17,300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.18/39,101.43 = 17,300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.18x = 39,101.43 × 17,300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.18x = 676,461,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,461,581.75/26,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.63

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