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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.96, 39,664.62 and 17,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.96, 39,664.62 and 17,675.64 is: 26,474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.96 : 39,664.62 = 17,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.96/39,664.62 = 17,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.96x = 39,664.62 × 17,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.96x = 701,097,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,097,543.86/26,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,474.53

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