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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.91, 39,868.45 and 17,242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.91, 39,868.45 and 17,242.87 is: 25,846.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.91 : 39,868.45 = 17,242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.91/39,868.45 = 17,242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.91x = 39,868.45 × 17,242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.91x = 687,446,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,446,500.45/26,596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.86

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