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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.06, 39,112.92 and 17,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.06, 39,112.92 and 17,246.90 is: 25,870.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.06 : 39,112.92 = 17,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.06/39,112.92 = 17,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.06x = 39,112.92 × 17,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.06x = 674,576,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,576,619.95/26,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.57

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