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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,587.54, 39,895.22 and 17,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,587.54, 39,895.22 and 17,225.16 is: 25,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,587.54 : 39,895.22 = 17,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,587.54/39,895.22 = 17,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,587.54x = 39,895.22 × 17,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,587.54x = 687,201,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,201,547.74/26,587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.75

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