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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.17, 39,573.45 and 17,647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.17, 39,573.45 and 17,647.29 is: 26,418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.17 : 39,573.45 = 17,647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.17/39,573.45 = 17,647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.17x = 39,573.45 × 17,647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.17x = 698,364,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,364,148.45/26,434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,418.99

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