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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.68, 39,425.58 and 17,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.68, 39,425.58 and 17,995.08 is: 26,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.68 : 39,425.58 = 17,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.68/39,425.58 = 17,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.68x = 39,425.58 × 17,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.68x = 709,466,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,466,466.15/26,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.43

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