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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.62, 39,881.85 and 17,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.62, 39,881.85 and 17,192.28 is: 25,800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.62 : 39,881.85 = 17,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.62/39,881.85 = 17,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.62x = 39,881.85 × 17,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.62x = 685,659,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,659,932.12/26,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.34

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