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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,739.94, 39,947.40 and 17,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,739.94, 39,947.40 and 17,303.08 is: 25,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,739.94 : 39,947.40 = 17,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,739.94/39,947.40 = 17,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,739.94x = 39,947.40 × 17,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,739.94x = 691,213,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,213,014.73/26,739.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,849.46

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