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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.19, 39,397.68 and 17,495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.19, 39,397.68 and 17,495.25 is: 26,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.19 : 39,397.68 = 17,495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.19/39,397.68 = 17,495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.19x = 39,397.68 × 17,495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.19x = 689,272,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,272,261.02/26,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,253.81

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