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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.60, 39,364.44 and 17,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.60, 39,364.44 and 17,942 is: 26,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.60 : 39,364.44 = 17,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.60/39,364.44 = 17,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.60x = 39,364.44 × 17,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.60x = 706,276,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,276,782.48/26,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.12

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