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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.93, 39,305.71 and 17,903.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.93, 39,305.71 and 17,903.99 is: 26,845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.93 : 39,305.71 = 17,903.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.93/39,305.71 = 17,903.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.93x = 39,305.71 × 17,903.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.93x = 703,728,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,728,837.62/26,213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,845.61

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