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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.07, 39,361.92 and 17,826.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.07, 39,361.92 and 17,826.41 is: 26,723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.07 : 39,361.92 = 17,826.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.07/39,361.92 = 17,826.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.07x = 39,361.92 × 17,826.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.07x = 701,681,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,681,755.86/26,257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.53

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