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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.58, 39,284.16 and 17,344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.58, 39,284.16 and 17,344.50 is: 26,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.58 : 39,284.16 = 17,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.58/39,284.16 = 17,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.58x = 39,284.16 × 17,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.58x = 681,364,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,364,113.12/26,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.61

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