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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.70, 39,226.70 and 17,301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.70, 39,226.70 and 17,301.61 is: 25,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.70 : 39,226.70 = 17,301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.70/39,226.70 = 17,301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.70x = 39,226.70 × 17,301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.70x = 678,684,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,684,978.48/26,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.34

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