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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,139.09, 39,134.12 and 17,356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,139.09, 39,134.12 and 17,356.53 is: 25,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,139.09 : 39,134.12 = 17,356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,139.09/39,134.12 = 17,356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,139.09x = 39,134.12 × 17,356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,139.09x = 679,232,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,232,441.02/26,139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.31

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