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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.80, 39,314.70 and 17,461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.80, 39,314.70 and 17,461.80 is: 26,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.80 : 39,314.70 = 17,461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.80/39,314.70 = 17,461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.80x = 39,314.70 × 17,461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.80x = 686,505,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,505,428.46/26,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.70

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