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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.15, 39,578.01 and 17,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.15, 39,578.01 and 17,049.46 is: 25,524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.15 : 39,578.01 = 17,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.15/39,578.01 = 17,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.15x = 39,578.01 × 17,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.15x = 674,783,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,783,698.37/26,437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,524.07

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