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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.62, 39,884.85 and 17,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.62, 39,884.85 and 17,194.28 is: 25,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.62 : 39,884.85 = 17,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.62/39,884.85 = 17,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.62x = 39,884.85 × 17,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.62x = 685,791,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,791,278.66/26,577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,803.34

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