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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,520.91, 39,792.17 and 17,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,520.91, 39,792.17 and 17,043.84 is: 25,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,520.91 : 39,792.17 = 17,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,520.91/39,792.17 = 17,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,520.91x = 39,792.17 × 17,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,520.91x = 678,211,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,211,421.34/26,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,572.71

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