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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.56, 39,625.84 and 17,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.56, 39,625.84 and 17,195.48 is: 25,753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.56 : 39,625.84 = 17,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.56/39,625.84 = 17,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.56x = 39,625.84 × 17,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.56x = 681,385,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,385,339.20/26,457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,753.90

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