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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.64, 39,124.96 and 17,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.64, 39,124.96 and 17,183.04 is: 25,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.64 : 39,124.96 = 17,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.64/39,124.96 = 17,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.64x = 39,124.96 × 17,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.64x = 672,285,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,285,752.68/26,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,763.37

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