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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.84, 39,989.94 and 17,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.84, 39,989.94 and 17,264.44 is: 25,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.84 : 39,989.94 = 17,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.84/39,989.94 = 17,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.84x = 39,989.94 × 17,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.84x = 690,403,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,403,919.73/26,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.44

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