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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.50, 39,240.02 and 17,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.50, 39,240.02 and 17,259.66 is: 25,878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.50 : 39,240.02 = 17,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.50/39,240.02 = 17,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.50x = 39,240.02 × 17,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.50x = 677,269,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,269,352.56/26,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.12

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