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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.08, 39,214.20 and 17,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.08, 39,214.20 and 17,673.14 is: 26,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.08 : 39,214.20 = 17,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.08/39,214.20 = 17,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.08x = 39,214.20 × 17,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.08x = 693,038,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,038,046.59/26,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,525.66

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