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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.69, 39,396.93 and 17,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.69, 39,396.93 and 17,494.75 is: 26,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.69 : 39,396.93 = 17,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.69/39,396.93 = 17,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.69x = 39,396.93 × 17,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.69x = 689,239,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,239,441.12/26,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,253.05

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