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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.91, 39,113.35 and 17,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.91, 39,113.35 and 17,175.26 is: 25,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.91 : 39,113.35 = 17,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.91/39,113.35 = 17,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.91x = 39,113.35 × 17,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.91x = 671,782,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,782,053.50/26,086.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.69

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