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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.28, 39,405.42 and 17,522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.28, 39,405.42 and 17,522.28 is: 26,283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.28 : 39,405.42 = 17,522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.28/39,405.42 = 17,522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.28x = 39,405.42 × 17,522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.28x = 690,472,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,472,802.76/26,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.42

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