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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.46, 39,406.92 and 17,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.46, 39,406.92 and 17,944.48 is: 26,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.46 : 39,406.92 = 17,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.46/39,406.92 = 17,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.46x = 39,406.92 × 17,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.46x = 707,136,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,136,687.80/26,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.20

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