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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.92, 39,370.86 and 17,930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.92, 39,370.86 and 17,930.52 is: 26,890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.92 : 39,370.86 = 17,930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.92/39,370.86 = 17,930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.92x = 39,370.86 × 17,930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.92x = 705,939,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,939,992.65/26,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,890.99

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