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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.76, 39,071.29 and 17,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.76, 39,071.29 and 17,147.12 is: 25,709.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.76 : 39,071.29 = 17,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.76/39,071.29 = 17,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.76x = 39,071.29 × 17,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.76x = 669,959,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,959,953.77/26,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.58

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