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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.09, 39,475.79 and 17,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.09, 39,475.79 and 17,997.02 is: 26,999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.09 : 39,475.79 = 17,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.09/39,475.79 = 17,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.09x = 39,475.79 × 17,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.09x = 710,446,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,446,510.30/26,313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.74

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