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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.44, 39,879.71 and 17,250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.44, 39,879.71 and 17,250.39 is: 25,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.44 : 39,879.71 = 17,250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.44/39,879.71 = 17,250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.44x = 39,879.71 × 17,250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.44x = 687,940,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,940,529.02/26,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.11

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