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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.62, 39,259.05 and 17,872.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.62, 39,259.05 and 17,872.71 is: 26,798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.62 : 39,259.05 = 17,872.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.62/39,259.05 = 17,872.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.62x = 39,259.05 × 17,872.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.62x = 701,665,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,665,615.53/26,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.91

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