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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.60, 39,780.90 and 17,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.60, 39,780.90 and 17,194.20 is: 25,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.60 : 39,780.90 = 17,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.60/39,780.90 = 17,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.60x = 39,780.90 × 17,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.60x = 684,000,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,000,750.78/26,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.66

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