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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.58, 39,248.45 and 17,865.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.58, 39,248.45 and 17,865.65 is: 26,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.58 : 39,248.45 = 17,865.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.58/39,248.45 = 17,865.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.58x = 39,248.45 × 17,865.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.58x = 701,199,079.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,199,079.54/26,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,788.29

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