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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,560.76, 39,835.85 and 17,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,560.76, 39,835.85 and 17,044.94 is: 25,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,560.76 : 39,835.85 = 17,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,560.76/39,835.85 = 17,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,560.76x = 39,835.85 × 17,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,560.76x = 678,999,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,999,388.70/26,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.01

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