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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.28, 39,362.46 and 17,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.28, 39,362.46 and 17,940.68 is: 26,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.28 : 39,362.46 = 17,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.28/39,362.46 = 17,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.28x = 39,362.46 × 17,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.28x = 706,189,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,189,298.87/26,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.14

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