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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.38, 39,890.10 and 17,257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.38, 39,890.10 and 17,257.35 is: 25,868.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.38 : 39,890.10 = 17,257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.38/39,890.10 = 17,257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.38x = 39,890.10 × 17,257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.38x = 688,397,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,397,417.24/26,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.54

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