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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.63, 39,491.90 and 17,885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.63, 39,491.90 and 17,885.83 is: 26,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.63 : 39,491.90 = 17,885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.63/39,491.90 = 17,885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.63x = 39,491.90 × 17,885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.63x = 706,345,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,345,320.35/26,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,814.80

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