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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.46, 39,391.92 and 17,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.46, 39,391.92 and 17,934.48 is: 26,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.46 : 39,391.92 = 17,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.46/39,391.92 = 17,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.46x = 39,391.92 × 17,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.46x = 706,473,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,473,601.40/26,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,887.21

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