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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.62, 39,833.76 and 17,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.62, 39,833.76 and 17,189.82 is: 25,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.62 : 39,833.76 = 17,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.62/39,833.76 = 17,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.62x = 39,833.76 × 17,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.62x = 684,735,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,735,164.32/26,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,771.36

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