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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.60, 39,862.26 and 17,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.60, 39,862.26 and 17,095.80 is: 25,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.60 : 39,862.26 = 17,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.60/39,862.26 = 17,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.60x = 39,862.26 × 17,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.60x = 681,477,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,477,224.51/26,595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.68

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