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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.20, 39,244.08 and 17,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.20, 39,244.08 and 17,313.20 is: 25,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.20 : 39,244.08 = 17,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.20/39,244.08 = 17,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.20x = 39,244.08 × 17,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.20x = 679,440,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,440,605.86/26,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.80

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