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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.09, 39,236.61 and 17,250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.09, 39,236.61 and 17,250.43 is: 25,910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.09 : 39,236.61 = 17,250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.09/39,236.61 = 17,250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.09x = 39,236.61 × 17,250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.09x = 676,848,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,848,394.24/26,122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,910.96

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