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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.62, 39,835.26 and 17,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.62, 39,835.26 and 17,190.82 is: 25,772.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.62 : 39,835.26 = 17,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.62/39,835.26 = 17,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.62x = 39,835.26 × 17,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.62x = 684,800,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,800,784.31/26,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.86

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