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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.58, 39,249.95 and 17,866.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.58, 39,249.95 and 17,866.66 is: 26,789.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.58 : 39,249.95 = 17,866.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.58/39,249.95 = 17,866.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.58x = 39,249.95 × 17,866.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.58x = 701,265,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,265,226.08/26,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,789.80

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