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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.67, 39,247.12 and 17,864.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.67, 39,247.12 and 17,864.75 is: 26,786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.67 : 39,247.12 = 17,864.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.67/39,247.12 = 17,864.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.67x = 39,247.12 × 17,864.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.67x = 701,139,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,139,897.70/26,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,786.97

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