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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.56, 39,388.32 and 17,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.56, 39,388.32 and 17,290.08 is: 25,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.56 : 39,388.32 = 17,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.56/39,388.32 = 17,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.56x = 39,388.32 × 17,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.56x = 681,027,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,027,203.87/26,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.70

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