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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.08, 39,908.28 and 17,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.08, 39,908.28 and 17,378 is: 26,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.08 : 39,908.28 = 17,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.08/39,908.28 = 17,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.08x = 39,908.28 × 17,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.08x = 693,526,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,526,089.84/26,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.18

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