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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.16, 39,579.50 and 17,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.16, 39,579.50 and 17,050.46 is: 25,525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.16 : 39,579.50 = 17,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.16/39,579.50 = 17,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.16x = 39,579.50 × 17,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.16x = 674,848,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,848,681.57/26,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.55

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