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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.18, 39,121.21 and 17,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.18, 39,121.21 and 17,180.52 is: 25,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.18 : 39,121.21 = 17,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.18/39,121.21 = 17,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.18x = 39,121.21 × 17,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.18x = 672,122,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,122,730.83/26,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.55

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