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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.33, 39,056.52 and 17,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.33, 39,056.52 and 17,708.94 is: 26,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.33 : 39,056.52 = 17,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.33/39,056.52 = 17,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.33x = 39,056.52 × 17,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.33x = 691,649,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,649,569.29/26,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.47

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