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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.59, 39,108.29 and 17,719.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.59, 39,108.29 and 17,719.83 is: 26,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.59 : 39,108.29 = 17,719.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.59/39,108.29 = 17,719.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.59x = 39,108.29 × 17,719.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.59x = 692,992,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,992,161.79/26,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.60

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