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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.47, 39,397.92 and 17,938.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.47, 39,397.92 and 17,938.48 is: 26,893.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.47 : 39,397.92 = 17,938.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.47/39,397.92 = 17,938.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.47x = 39,397.92 × 17,938.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.47x = 706,738,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,738,799.96/26,279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,893.19

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