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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.40, 39,827.58 and 17,214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.40, 39,827.58 and 17,214.76 is: 25,808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.40 : 39,827.58 = 17,214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.40/39,827.58 = 17,214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.40x = 39,827.58 × 17,214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.40x = 685,622,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,622,231.08/26,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,808.84

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