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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.92, 39,372.36 and 17,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.92, 39,372.36 and 17,931.52 is: 26,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.92 : 39,372.36 = 17,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.92/39,372.36 = 17,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.92x = 39,372.36 × 17,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.92x = 706,006,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,006,260.79/26,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.49

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