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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.58, 39,246.95 and 17,864.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.58, 39,246.95 and 17,864.65 is: 26,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.58 : 39,246.95 = 17,864.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.58/39,246.95 = 17,864.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.58x = 39,246.95 × 17,864.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.58x = 701,133,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,133,018.55/26,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,786.80

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