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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.24, 39,084 and 17,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.24, 39,084 and 17,319.52 is: 25,985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.24 : 39,084 = 17,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.24/39,084 = 17,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.24x = 39,084 × 17,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.24x = 676,916,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,916,119.68/26,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.02

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