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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.18, 39,102.93 and 17,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.18, 39,102.93 and 17,301.18 is: 25,971.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.18 : 39,102.93 = 17,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.18/39,102.93 = 17,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.18x = 39,102.93 × 17,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.18x = 676,526,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,526,830.46/26,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.14

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