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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.27, 39,073.53 and 17,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.27, 39,073.53 and 17,148.62 is: 25,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.27 : 39,073.53 = 17,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.27/39,073.53 = 17,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.27x = 39,073.53 × 17,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.27x = 670,056,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,056,922.66/26,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,711.82

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