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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.78, 39,796.92 and 17,194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.78, 39,796.92 and 17,194.14 is: 25,778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.78 : 39,796.92 = 17,194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.78/39,796.92 = 17,194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.78x = 39,796.92 × 17,194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.78x = 684,273,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,273,814.05/26,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.09

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