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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.18, 39,819.87 and 17,090.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.18, 39,819.87 and 17,090.46 is: 25,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.18 : 39,819.87 = 17,090.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.18/39,819.87 = 17,090.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.18x = 39,819.87 × 17,090.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.18x = 680,539,895.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,539,895.44/26,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.17

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