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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.44, 38,993.11 and 10,191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.44, 38,993.11 and 10,191.99 is: 15,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.44 : 38,993.11 = 10,191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.44/38,993.11 = 10,191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.44x = 38,993.11 × 10,191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.44x = 397,417,361.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,417,361.71/26,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,282.09

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