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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.04, 39,258.68 and 17,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.04, 39,258.68 and 17,855.51 is: 26,778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.04 : 39,258.68 = 17,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.04/39,258.68 = 17,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.04x = 39,258.68 × 17,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.04x = 700,983,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,983,467.76/26,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,778.56

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