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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.56, 39,391.32 and 17,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.56, 39,391.32 and 17,292.08 is: 25,918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.56 : 39,391.32 = 17,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.56/39,391.32 = 17,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.56x = 39,391.32 × 17,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.56x = 681,157,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,157,856.75/26,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.70

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