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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.30, 39,119.22 and 17,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.30, 39,119.22 and 17,251.11 is: 25,876.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.30 : 39,119.22 = 17,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.30/39,119.22 = 17,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.30x = 39,119.22 × 17,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.30x = 674,849,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,849,967.33/26,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,876.84

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