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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.80, 39,512.70 and 17,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.80, 39,512.70 and 17,010.60 is: 25,515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.80 : 39,512.70 = 17,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.80/39,512.70 = 17,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.80x = 39,512.70 × 17,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.80x = 672,134,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,134,734.62/26,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,515.90

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