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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.66, 39,112.98 and 17,175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.66, 39,112.98 and 17,175.01 is: 25,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.66 : 39,112.98 = 17,175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.66/39,112.98 = 17,175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.66x = 39,112.98 × 17,175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.66x = 671,765,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,765,843.78/26,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.32

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