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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.76, 39,946.44 and 17,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.76, 39,946.44 and 17,264.96 is: 25,884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.76 : 39,946.44 = 17,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.76/39,946.44 = 17,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.76x = 39,946.44 × 17,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.76x = 689,673,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,673,688.74/26,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.03

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