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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.08, 39,257.46 and 17,321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.08, 39,257.46 and 17,321.99 is: 25,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.08 : 39,257.46 = 17,321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.08/39,257.46 = 17,321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.08x = 39,257.46 × 17,321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.08x = 680,017,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,017,133.26/26,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.01

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