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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.84, 39,088.74 and 17,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.84, 39,088.74 and 17,326.28 is: 25,939.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.84 : 39,088.74 = 17,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.84/39,088.74 = 17,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.84x = 39,088.74 × 17,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.84x = 677,262,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,262,454.09/26,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,939.97

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