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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.12, 39,833.02 and 17,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.12, 39,833.02 and 17,189.32 is: 25,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.12 : 39,833.02 = 17,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.12/39,833.02 = 17,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.12x = 39,833.02 × 17,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.12x = 684,702,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,702,242.23/26,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.61

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