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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.68, 39,112.44 and 17,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.68, 39,112.44 and 17,214.60 is: 25,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.68 : 39,112.44 = 17,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.68/39,112.44 = 17,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.68x = 39,112.44 × 17,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.68x = 673,305,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,305,009.62/26,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.50

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