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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.27, 39,906.37 and 17,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.27, 39,906.37 and 17,268.24 is: 25,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.27 : 39,906.37 = 17,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.27/39,906.37 = 17,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.27x = 39,906.37 × 17,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.27x = 689,112,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,112,721.45/26,622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.82

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