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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.67, 39,371.99 and 17,931.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.67, 39,371.99 and 17,931.27 is: 26,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.67 : 39,371.99 = 17,931.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.67/39,371.99 = 17,931.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.67x = 39,371.99 × 17,931.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.67x = 705,989,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,989,693.47/26,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.11

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