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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.17, 39,954.27 and 17,748.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.17, 39,954.27 and 17,748.58 is: 26,631.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.17 : 39,954.27 = 17,748.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.17/39,954.27 = 17,748.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.17x = 39,954.27 × 17,748.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.17x = 709,131,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,131,557.44/26,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,631.88

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