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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.84, 39,028.68 and 17,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.84, 39,028.68 and 17,286.28 is: 25,879.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.84 : 39,028.68 = 17,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.84/39,028.68 = 17,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.84x = 39,028.68 × 17,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.84x = 674,660,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,660,690.51/26,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.97

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