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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.78, 39,074.67 and 17,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.78, 39,074.67 and 17,301.78 is: 25,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.78 : 39,074.67 = 17,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.78/39,074.67 = 17,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.78x = 39,074.67 × 17,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.78x = 676,061,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,061,343.91/26,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.67

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