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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.56, 39,627.34 and 17,196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.56, 39,627.34 and 17,196.48 is: 25,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.56 : 39,627.34 = 17,196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.56/39,627.34 = 17,196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.56x = 39,627.34 × 17,196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.56x = 681,450,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,450,759.76/26,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,755.40

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