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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.08, 39,239.28 and 17,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.08, 39,239.28 and 17,843 is: 26,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.08 : 39,239.28 = 17,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.08/39,239.28 = 17,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.08x = 39,239.28 × 17,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.08x = 700,146,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,146,473.04/26,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.27

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