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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.85, 39,977.02 and 17,322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.85, 39,977.02 and 17,322.99 is: 25,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.85 : 39,977.02 = 17,322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.85/39,977.02 = 17,322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.85x = 39,977.02 × 17,322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.85x = 692,521,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,521,517.69/26,759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.13

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